'Broken Blooms' bags 8 awards in Saskatchewan International Film Festival

"Broken Blooms" bagged eight awards at the Saskatchewan International Film Festival.

According to Nelson Canlas's report on "24 Oras Weekend," Sunday, the independent film won Best Cinematography, Best Full Length Film, and Best Musical Score.

Louie Ignacio took home the Best Director award, while the film's stars swept the acting awards.

Jeric Gonzales and Teri Malvar were hailed as the Best Lead Actor and Actress, while Boobay and Jaclyn Jose were recognized as the Best Supporting Actor and Actress.

Engr. Benjie Autria, producer of Broken Blooms, hope that Filipinos will support the film by watching it in cinemas.

"Dapat panoorin kasi itong 'Broken Blooms,' napapanood sa ibang bansa then we have a lot of recognition, award, so dapat dito rin sa Pilipinas ma-recognize naman," he said.

"Broken Blooms," which also stars Kapuso actors Royce Cabrera and Lou Veloso, previously won 14 awards from international film festivals.

The film will open in Philippine cinemas on December 14.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News