2024 MMFF's 'Green Bones' star Dennis Trillo shares thoughts on PDLs

Dennis Trillo, one of the leads in the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry "Green Bones," hinted that the film's intriguing premise revolves around the belief that "finding green bones in a person's remains is proof of one's goodness in life."

- By CHARMIE JOY PAGULONG

The inspirational drama marks Dennis' MMFF comeback and his co-star, Ruru Madrid's first MMFF role.

"Green Bones" follows the story of soon-to-be-released prisoner Domingo Zamora (Dennis) who was incarcerated for the murder of his sister. His release is put in jeopardy by newly assigned prison guard Xavier Gonzaga (Ruru) who makes it his personal mission to keep Zamora behind bars.

Ruru's character Xavier, jaded from the tragic death of his own sister in a senseless crime, does not believe criminals could hold such a bone in their body. His suspicions about Trillo's character Dom Zamora are fueled by the latter's strange behavior inside the penal complex, even as the prisoner's reputation is that of an already reformed man.

The movie is directed by award-winning director Zig Dulay (MMFF 2023 "Firefly," "Maria Clara at Ibarra" and "Sahaya").

"Green Bones" is based on the original concept of GMA Public Affairs' senior manager for documentaries JC Rubio and was written by National Artist Ricky Lee and MMFF 2023 Best Screenplay winner Anj Atienza.

In an interview with select press, including The STAR, Dennis shared how he prepared for his role, the challenges he had while filming and his thoughts about persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).