Tarot (2009 film)
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Tarot is a 2009 Filipino Horror film
which premiered August 26, 2009. It is written by Elmer Gatchalian and directed
by Jun Lana
. The film starred Roxanne Guinoo
, Ana Capri
, Dennis Trillo
and Marian Rivera
in the lead role with the special participation of Ms. Gloria Romero
The film was Graded A by the MTRCB group.
plays Cara who has a unique gift: seeing the future through her grand-mother's tarot cards. As a child, she predicted two deaths in her family; after these predictions came true, Cara's mother Dianna, Susan Africa, feared for the dangers that her daughter's psychic powers may bring her.
Love broke her promise to her mom. When her boyfriend Miguel, played by Dennis Trillo
, went missing from a hiking trip, a saddened and disturbed Cara was forced to use her gift to look for him. Using the Tarot cards opened a Pandora's box of dreadful revelations about her own life.
) has an ability to see the future through her Tarot cards and also reveal deep dark secrets or predict the death of a person. She lives with her only daughter Dianna and Cara, her only granddaughter. Dianna showed no ability in using Tarot cards, Lola Auring noticed that it was Cara (Rivera
) who can. She believes that Cara has an ability for black magic as well. When Cara grew up she met Miguel (Trillo
) and he became her fiancée. She has a loyal best friend, Faye (Guinoo
) who is secretly having an affair with her fiancée. During a hiking trip, Cara and Miguel got lost and separated from the main group of hikers. Spending the night in a cave, Cara woke up to find that Miguel is missing. Coming down from the mountain depressed and worried, Cara turned to Lola's Tarot cards to find Miguel. Unknowingly, using the Tarot cards again will bring even more horror and death that she could possibly foresee.
Suspense
Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic...
which premiered August 26, 2009. It is written by Elmer Gatchalian and directed
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by Jun Lana
Jun Lana
Jun Lana , born as Rodolfo R. Lana, Jr., is a Filipino playwright and two-time FAMAS award-winning screenwriter. The winner of 11 Palanca Awards for Literature, he became the youngest member of the Palanca Hall of Fame in 2006....
. The film starred Roxanne Guinoo
Roxanne Guinoo
Roxanne Guinoo-Yap is a Filipina actress. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.-Career:In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality search Star Circle Teen Quest via ABS-CBN and made it to the Top 5 finalist or much known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-questors Hero Angeles,...
, Ana Capri
Ana Capri
-Biography:Capri was named Best Actress in the Cinemanila International Film Festival for the 1999 film Pila-Balde. She won her second Best Actress award for the 2005 Briccio Santos film Ala Verde, Ala Pobre...
, Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
and Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
in the lead role with the special participation of Ms. Gloria Romero
Gloria Romero
Gloria J. Romero is a former California State Senator and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2001 until 2008. She was the first woman to ever hold that leadership position.-Early life and career:...
The film was Graded A by the MTRCB group.
Synopsis
In Tarot Marian RiveraMarian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
plays Cara who has a unique gift: seeing the future through her grand-mother's tarot cards. As a child, she predicted two deaths in her family; after these predictions came true, Cara's mother Dianna, Susan Africa, feared for the dangers that her daughter's psychic powers may bring her.
Love broke her promise to her mom. When her boyfriend Miguel, played by Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
, went missing from a hiking trip, a saddened and disturbed Cara was forced to use her gift to look for him. Using the Tarot cards opened a Pandora's box of dreadful revelations about her own life.
Plot
Lola Auring (RomeroGloria Romero
Gloria J. Romero is a former California State Senator and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2001 until 2008. She was the first woman to ever hold that leadership position.-Early life and career:...
) has an ability to see the future through her Tarot cards and also reveal deep dark secrets or predict the death of a person. She lives with her only daughter Dianna and Cara, her only granddaughter. Dianna showed no ability in using Tarot cards, Lola Auring noticed that it was Cara (Rivera
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
) who can. She believes that Cara has an ability for black magic as well. When Cara grew up she met Miguel (Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
) and he became her fiancée. She has a loyal best friend, Faye (Guinoo
Roxanne Guinoo
Roxanne Guinoo-Yap is a Filipina actress. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.-Career:In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality search Star Circle Teen Quest via ABS-CBN and made it to the Top 5 finalist or much known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-questors Hero Angeles,...
) who is secretly having an affair with her fiancée. During a hiking trip, Cara and Miguel got lost and separated from the main group of hikers. Spending the night in a cave, Cara woke up to find that Miguel is missing. Coming down from the mountain depressed and worried, Cara turned to Lola's Tarot cards to find Miguel. Unknowingly, using the Tarot cards again will bring even more horror and death that she could possibly foresee.
Cast and characters
- Marian RiveraMarian RiveraMarian Rivera is a Filipina actress and occasional singer-dancer. Her first TV role came in 2005 via TAPE Inc.'s afternoon drama, Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako in the lead that was aired in GMA Network. In 2007 she was cast for the title role in the Philippine remake of MariMar...
as Cara Guillermo - Dennis TrilloDennis TrilloAbelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...
as Miguel Sandoval - Roxanne GuinooRoxanne GuinooRoxanne Guinoo-Yap is a Filipina actress. She is currently under contract with ABS-CBN.-Career:In 2004, Guinoo joined the popular reality search Star Circle Teen Quest via ABS-CBN and made it to the Top 5 finalist or much known as the "Magic Circle of 5", along with co-questors Hero Angeles,...
as Faye Chan - Ana Capri as Connie Sandoval
- Gloria RomeroGloria RomeroGloria J. Romero is a former California State Senator and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2001 until 2008. She was the first woman to ever hold that leadership position.-Early life and career:...
as Lola Auring - Celia Rodriguez as Lola Nena
- Ama Quiambao as Nana Upeng
- Dante Rivero as El Senior
- Alwyn UytingcoAlwyn UytingcoCipriano Alwyn Sumulong Uytingco III is a Filipino actor who is part of Star Magic, ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center...
as Sol - Richard Cepeda as Ronnie
- Susan Africa as Dianna
- Niña JoseNiña JoseMary Clare "Niña" Jose is a young actress, student, and 11th placer Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. She is currently a contract actress on ABS-CBN.She has appeared on the cover of FHM Philippines magazine.-Television:-Movies:...
as Teen Auring - Glaiza de CastroGlaiza de CastroGlaiza Galura de Castro , better known as Glaiza de Castro, is a Filipina actress and singer...
as Teen Nena - Rich AsuncionRich AsuncionRich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...
as Teen Nana Uping - Nikki SamonteNikki SamonteNikki Brianne Samonte also known as Nikki Samonte , is a Filipina model and Singer. Who joined in "Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers" Philippine version of Endemol's Operación Triunfo , but she was expelled there...
as Young Cara - Perry Escano as Young El Senior
- Malou Crisologo as Myrna
- Arlene Tolibas as Arlene
Production and Crew
- DirectedFilm directorA film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by: Jun Lana - Written by: Elmer Gatchalian
- Executive ProducerExecutive producerAn executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
: Lily Y. Monteverde - ProducerFilm producerA film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
: Roselle Monteverde-Teo - Supervising producer : Manny Valera
- Created by: Regal FilmsRegal EntertainmentRegal Entertainment, Inc. is a Philippine filmmaking and entertainment firm, established by Lily Monteverde in 1962. It has produced movies of all genres.-Regal films:*Scorpio Nights -*Shake, Rattle and Roll -*Relasyon -*Tiyanak -...