
Sparks
Seen it?2014 | 120 min | Fantasy, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among fantasy fans and people who like stories about real, flawed people, this one's for you. Leaves you with ideas to chew on afterwards.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.
While the marriage of two professors is on the verge of falling apart, the woman is dragged into a scandal involving a young student. On the other hand, the man falls in love with the subject of his research—a deity that appears to him as the ghost of an old flame.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giancarlo Abrahan
- Eula ValdezIssey Tolentino
- Nonie BuencaminoJimmy Tolentino
- Ronnie LazaroKomander
- Max EigenmannBulan / Lorena
- Martin del RosarioGab Atienza
- Sandino MartinAngelo
- Rolando InocencioComrade
- Frances IgnacioLisa Atienza
- Pepe HerreraMountaineer
- Aaron AbionGrad Student