Three intern nurses get locked down in an asylum where they meet three special patients. Together, they attempt to escape before the other patients kill them.
Tililing was originally a theater play entitled Turnilyo written also by Darryl Yap in 2009. The play was first performed at the Subic Bay Arts Center in 2010. By 2020, the film is already ready to be theatrically released but this plan was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]
Marketing
Portion of the original poster which was subject to controversy due to being perceived as perpetuating stigma and negative stereotypes related to mental health.
The initial film poster in early 2021 for Tililing featuring the characters making funny faces drew negative reception.[5][6] The Commission on Human Rights believed that the poster promotes stigma and negative stereotypes of people experiencing mental health issues.[7] The Psychological Association of the Philippines released a statement urging for responsible portrayal of mental health in media.[8]Tililing was perceived to be a film made at the expense of people experiencing mental health issues but director Daryll Yap assured that the production team is "together" with mental health advocates when they made the film.[5][6] A new film poster was later released.[9] Actress Liza Soberano posted on X (formerly Twitter) about mental health.[10]
Profanities need a censor beep
This movie has a full of profanities like in scene of fighting over panties while Jessa (Yumi Lacsamana) accuses Espie (Donnalyn Bartolome) as a thief.[11]
Release
The film was released via streaming in Vivamax and had a limited release on March 5, 2021.[12]
Performed by Yumi Lacsamana, Nicole Omillo, Katrina Velarde
Words and music by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana
Published by Viva Music Philippines, Inc.
Produced and arranged by Thyro Alfaro
Mixed and mastered by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana
Nicole Omillo's vocals recorded by Thyro Alfaro at LoudBox Studios
Katrina Velarde's vocals recorded by Dennis Tolentino at Viva Recording Studios
Courtesy of Viva Records Corporation.
Mamang Sorbetero
Performed by Donnalyn Bartolome
Composed by Jose Mari Chan and Gryk Ortaleza (as Eduard 'Gryk' Ortaleza)
Published by Signature Music, Inc.
Arranged by Tommy Katigbak
Produced by Civ Fontanilla
Mixed and mastered by Joel Mendoza (as Joserlito Mendoza)
Recorded by Ponz Martinez at Viva Recording Studios
Courtesy of Viva Records Corporation.[13]
Reception
JE CC of LionhearTV give the film 1 out of 5 rating and wrote:
Yap’s fashion of dealing with these characters is visual-driven, but unfortunately, lacked sense and organization.[14]
