Dahling Nick(2015)

Dahling Nick is a biographical film about the Philippine writer and National Artist Nick Joaquin, who made a bold political stand during one of the country's darkest periods. When offered the nation's highest cultural honor under the Marcos regime, Joaquin refused to accept unless the government released a fellow writer being held without cause during Martial Law. The film chronicles his principled defiance against authoritarian power, capturing a moment when artistic integrity collided with state oppression. It's a portrait of conscience and courage set against the backdrop of 1970s Philippines, exploring what it means to use one's voice and platform to challenge injustice. Dahling Nick reveals how Joaquin's moral conviction transcended the personal accolade, making his acceptance of the award itself an act of resistance.