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Description:
The trailer opens with serene shots of a massive luxury cruise ship, the SS Tataynic, gliding across a shimmering ocean, its proud horn echoing across the waves. A soft, emotional tune plays, setting the stage for a story that will tug at the heartstrings.
A deep voiceover begins: “In a world where love knows no boundaries… one man will risk it all to protect his family.”
Enter Tatay (Father)—a loving, hardworking Filipino father who’s won tickets for his family on the maiden voyage of the grand ship. Scenes of laughter, food, and karaoke fill the screen as Tatay and his family explore the ship’s luxurious decks, mingling with passengers from every walk of life.
But trouble looms on the horizon. Quick flashes reveal a brewing storm, icy waters, and a hidden conspiracy involving the ship’s greedy owners. Tatay, armed only with his wits, his slippers, and an unbreakable love for his family, finds himself thrust into the role of an unlikely hero when disaster strikes.
The music shifts to dramatic tones as chaos unfolds:
- Tatay saving passengers with hilarious yet ingenious methods.
- A heartfelt moment as he comforts his children: “Kaya natin ‘to, basta magkasama tayo.” (We can do this, as long as we’re together.)
- A thrilling escape sequence involving Tatay sliding down the grand staircase with a frying pan as his only weapon.
The climax shows the ship splitting in two, water rushing in, as Tatay delivers a rousing line: “Hindi ako susuko… para sa pamilya ko!” (I won’t give up… for my family!)
The trailer ends with Tatay holding his family close on a makeshift raft, gazing at the rising sun, as the tagline appears:
“The heart of a father is unsinkable.”
Title card: Tataynic
Release Year: 1998