Sa Aking mga Kamay

Sa Aking Mga Kamay (English: In My Own Hands) is a 1996 Philippine psychological thriller drama film directed by Rory B. Quintos. The film stars Christopher de Leon, Aga Muhlach and Chin Chin Gutierrez.[1] The screenplay written by Ricky Lee, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, and Benjou Elgincolin was adapted from an original story by Olivia M. Lamasan.

Sa Aking Mga Kamay
Theatrical poster
Directed byRory B. Quintos
Screenplay by
  • Ricky Lee
  • Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
  • Benjou Elgincolin
Story byOlivia M. Lamasan
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRomeo "Romy" Vitug
Edited byJesus "Jess" Navarro
Music byNonong Buencamino
Production
company
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • March 7, 1996 (1996-03-07)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguagesFilipino
English

Produced and originally released by Star Cinema on March 7, 1996, it was digitally restored and remastered by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and Central Digital Lab in 2017. A streaming series that serves as a follow-up to the film, Cattleya Killer, was released on June 1, 2023.

Plot

Gene Rivera (Aga Muhlach), a handsome serial killer known as "The Cattleya Killer", is on the loose, preying and killing various unfaithful married women. Joven dela Rosa (Christopher de Leon), an agent from the National Bureau of Investigation, investigates the murders. His time investigating the cases made his wife Camille feel neglected. One day, Camille befriends Gene, and he seduces her. Later on, Joven comes face-to-face with Gene, who secretly plans to kill Camille as part of his revenge. Things escalate when Camille learns of Gene's true intentions.

Cast

Main cast
  • Christopher de Leon as Joven dela Rosa: An agent of the NBI who was assigned to track the trail of the serial killer named Gene Rivera. He is married to Camille and they have a son, Benjie.
  • Aga Muhlach as Gene Rivera: A psychopathic serial killer, known under the alias of the "Cattleya Killer". His motive is to make a relationship with young women by seducing them and then, kill them afterward. Because of his notoriety as a serial killer, Joven was assigned to kill him.
  • Chin Chin Gutierrez as Camille dela Rosa: Joven's wife and mother to their son, Benjie. She is the latest victim of Gene, who preyed on beautiful and married women.
  • Kier Legaspi as Dino: Joven's partner in the NBI.
  • Amy Austria as Anne: One of Joven's workmates in the NBI office. She described Gene Rivera as a "psychopath".
  • Robert Arevalo as Rolando Galvez: Gene's uncle who caught him in the aftermath of a killing.
  • Karl Angelo Legaspi as Benjie dela Rosa: Joven and Camille's son.
  • Teresa Loyzaga as Sally Vitan: Camille's best friend.

Other cast
  • Tess Michelena as Carmen
  • Mae-ann Adonis as Dang
  • Rosemarie Gil as Camille's Mom
  • Ramil Rodriguez as Camille's Dad
  • Romeo Rivera as Boss of NBI
  • Orestes Ojeda as Gene's Dad
  • Tata Melendez as Gene's Mom
  • Rachel Lobangco as Lindy Villegas (Victim #2)
  • Cris Michelena as Victim #2's husband
  • Tracy B. Montelibano as Newscaster
  • Manny Mendoza as Field Reporter
  • Zaffy Alonzo, Shannen Torres, and Patricia Ann Bermudez as Victims
  • Jon Santillan-Wong, Marcel Sagum, Albert Guia, Francis Danuelas, Arman Drigo, Stan Sambrano, Alzie Mascenon, Eric Laygo, and Wilson Santiago as NBI Agents
  • Archie Adamos, Jhop Bahian, Manolo Quequing, Edgar Buenavides, Robert Camisik, Lito Paraiso, and Abel Lagmay as Goons
  • Eddie Albert Ramos and Princess Ann Schuck as Hostaged Children
  • Arnold Montes and Bobet Aniversario as Waiters
  • Jaime Hizon and Raffy Garcia as Joven's Brothers-in-Law
  • Imelda Trinidad and Jeanette Tan as Joven's Sisters-in-Law
  • Vic Gabion and Noel Lazaro as Security Guards
  • The Powerdance Group as Commercial Dancers
  • Noel Sandoval, Jojo Lopez, Benny Bautista as Policeman, Nido De Jesus, and Jun Dada as Policemen
  • Raul Agravante as Reportermille's son

Production

The film was given acknowledgment by the National Bureau of Investigation and Makati Medical Center.

Casting and shooting

Aga Muhlach, playing the role of Gene Rivera, stated that his role was a challenge for him because it was different playing a serial killer, rather than his usual role as a leading man in romantic drama films. While the film was shooting, he admitted that he was not prepared to face Christopher de Leon, who played the role of Joven dela Rosa, an agent from the NBI who was assigned to find Gene and kill him.[1]

Christopher de Leon also admitted that even though he said that it was a very interesting role, the references to the NBI made him feel anxious and worried, but the experience in the criminal investigation field during the shoot allowed him to shape his character better.[2]

Reception

Critical reception

Jay Cruz of Sinegang PH gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and praises Ricky Lee's writing, Rory Quintos' direction, and the respective acting performances of Aga Muhlach and Christopher de Leon.[3] DJ Ramones of Reverse Delay gave a positive review, praising the film's written story by Olivia Lamasan and screenplay by Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, Ricky Lee, and Benjou Elgincolin; Romeo Vitug's photography that has similarity to the 1991 film Hihintayin Kita sa Langit; and the characters portrayed in the film.[4]

Accolades
Year Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
1997 FAMAS Awards Best Actress Chin Chin Gutierrez Nominated

Television sequel

In 2022, ABS-CBN announced a follow-up to the film, a television series for international audiences titled Cattleya Killer. The series premiered on June 1, 2023 on Prime Video, directed by Dan Villegas, written by Dodo Dayao, and produced by its executive producer Ruel S. Bayani. Arjo Atayde plays the role of Anton dela Rosa and Christopher de Leon, reprises the role of Joven dela Rosa.[5] It would also star Jake Cuenca, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ricky Davao, Nonie Buencamino, Frances Makil-Ignacio, Ketchup Eusebio, Jojit Lorenzo, Rafa Siguion-Reyna and Jane Oineza in the project.[6]

References
  1. Red, Isah V. (March 10, 1996). "Are you ready for mad dog Aga?". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 28. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  2. Red, Isah V. (March 17, 1996). "At 39, Christopher de Leon comes to terms with his craft, life, and Christopher de Leon". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 32. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  3. Cruz, Jay (March 23, 2021). ""Sa Aking Mga Kamay" REVIEW: A Killer Heartthrob Meets A Broken Family". Sinegang. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  4. Montero, DJ (April 13, 2017). ""Sa Aking Mga Kamay" (1996): The dual faces of crime and passion". Reverse Delay. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  5. "All-Star cast of ABS-CBN's int'l project "Cattleya Killer" revealed". Manila Bulletin. February 3, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  6. Anarcon, James Patrick (February 3, 2022). "Arjo Atayde's co-stars in Cattleya Killer revealed; GMA-7 actor is joining cast". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
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