"Tonito" - Short Film
SYNOPSIS (DRAMA): Tonito is a heartfelt Filipino family story about the value in preserving memories. The story follows Daniel who visits his grandmother, Gilda, currently suffering from Alzheimer’s. It is then that he discovers her longing to hear the voice of her late husband, Antonio. Daniel tries to recreate his grandfather’s voice by hosting a voice acting audition. In the end, he discovers the lasting power of memory and the voices that connect generations.
6 roles
Daniel Magbanua is a university graduate from Vancouver and the grandson of Gilda. A kind, caring, eager and optimistic person. He feels deeply about Gilda’s condition and wants to do his best helping his grandmother.
Gilda Magbanua is the grandmother of Daniel. A warm, loving, and caring old woman who likes to live simple and slow. She is in constant war against her body and mind against the illness of Alzheimer’s. She deeply longs to hear the voice and the songs of her late husband.
Cheryl is a personal support worker who has been taking care of Gilda since Daniel was a teenager. She is assuring and loving in her own way, treating Gilda like her grandmother more than a patient. Daniel sees her like an older sister and someone he can trust who can take care of his grandmother.
Jeremy is Daniel’s childhood friend in Toronto. A creative stoic who loves the arts, expresses himself with it, and lowkey a performative Gen Z male. He values his career but always has a soft spot for Daniel and his family. He’s easily stressed in dealing with uncooperative people. He helps Daniel in recreating his grandfather’s voice.
Antonio is the late husband of Gilda and the grandfather of Daniel. He died during the 1980s back in the Philippines. He would serenade Gilda with songs when he was courting her back in the Philippines. His songs still echo in Gilda’s mind.
Actor/Voice Actor attempting to recreate Antonio's voice. Clear and coherent. Comfortable attempting a Filipino accent.
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