Thelma (2011)

Thelma is a 2011 Filipino inspirational family-drama film released by Star Cinema with Maja Salvador portraying the title-role. The film is directed by Paul Soriano and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered in September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.


Production
Maja Salvador underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film. Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.


Synopsis
One struggle. One chance. One dream. The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma (Maja Salvador) whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts. Will she ever accomplish her dream as a successful athlete?


Trailer



Cast
Maja Salvador as Thelma
John Arcilla as Aldo
Tetchie Agbayani as Floring
Eliza Pineda as Hannah
Sue Prado as Marie
Jason Abalos as Sammy
Elma Muros as Coach Rose


Summary

Directed	Paul Soriano
Produced	Paul Soriano, Maja Salvador, Rino Que
Written	Froi Medina, Paul Soriano
Starring	Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos, Tetchie Agbayani
Music	Brad Haehnel
Cinematography	Odyssey Flores
Editing	Mark Victor
Studio	TimeHorizon Pictures, Abracadabra, Underground Logic
Distributed	Star Cinema
Release Date(s)	September 7, 2011
Running Time	111 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Tagalog
Box Office	P1.35 million