Mga munting tinig

It's a surprisingly mature film that tells of a teacher's hand in changing lives and rising against adversity, even in the face of certain failure. As such and based on the basic plot of the film, it occasionally succumbs to the pitfalls of cinematic melodrama, sometimes deliberately prying tears from its audience (which worked -- dammit.), but it's a minor complaint in the face of the overall message that the movie delivers.

It relates the all-too-true tale of how many children in rural areas of the Philippines are kept from attending school due to poverty and their family's dependence on their being able to put food on the table. It's a slap in the face of many societies, including the more capable families in Metro Manila, who think that they have it bad, when in fact they're in a better position than most.

The movie manages to cover all the instances of the children's plight, and somehow it seems impossible that all this could happen to one class, in one school. But you know, somehow, that it happens nevertheless.

It's reality on film, albeit embellished, but completely true. Highly recommended.

SMALL VOICES is one of those simple gems that remains in your mind long after you see it and long after you are finished crying. Not that it is sad - it is just heartwarming. Hopefully audiences of all ethnicities will find the film moving and help jump start the Filipino INdie film movement. When we saw it in Toronto, we had to support it because it gave new hope to the Filipino film - finally a movie without so much over acting, melodrama and no gratuitous sex, violence or mayhem - but a sweet story told against a country that is rife with government relations and poverty.

Hopefully, the Filipino American audience will embrace this film in theaters and come out and not wait for video distribution.

We only get one chance and this is one to take.

peace,

David

SMALL VOICES is one of those simple gems that remains in your mind long after you see it and long after you are finished crying. Not that it is sad - it is just heartwarming. Hopefully audiences of all ethnicities will find the film moving and help jump start the Filipino INdie film movement. When we saw it in Toronto, we had to support it because it gave new hope to the Filipino film - finally a movie without so much over acting, melodrama and no gratuitous sex, violence or mayhem - but a sweet story told against a country that is rife with government relations and poverty.

Hopefully, the Filipino American audience will embrace this film in theaters and come out and not wait for video distribution.

We only get one chance and this is one to take.

peace,

David

Finally a Filipino film that everyone can enjoy. In Tagalog with English Subtitles, this sweet film will tug at your heartstrings and make you glad you spent $9 at the box office for this 2 hour step away from your own problems.

I am going back and bringing my family and friends. Hopefully, it is still there.

Munting Tinig is one of the most inspiring movies i've ever seen... it depicts the reality of the Filipino society... no scene was wasted... every scene has a lesson to convey... In this movie i felt that i'm lucky because I'm educated but at the same time i felt pity because it is truly that filipinos are suffering from poverty... It inspired me be a true citizen of my country... to serve others without counting the cost... This movie is superb not because of its special effects but because it is a reality that the Filipino society if offering to many Filipinos... Munting Tinig (Small Voices) in not just small movie rather a simple but heartwarming one... I do not cry just watching a movie but when I have watched Munting Tinig it made me cry... Munting Tinig is one of the most beautiful masterpieces made by Filipinos. Because of this I'm very proud to tell to the whole world that I'M A FILIPINO not just by name but by heart...