Eldest Among the Seven(2017)

Eldest Among the Seven Synopsis

Sampaloc Lake - the most prominent of the seven lakes of San Pablo City has provided shelter, employment and inspiration to its immediate community for countless decades. In return, the natural resource suffered from indiscriminate use of the residents themselves and the consequences of rapid urbanization. Recently, the local government have implemented a clearing of all residential structures within the legal easement of the dying lake to pave the way for a tourism master plan that endeavors to balance revenue and environmental protection. In the eve of the clearing operations, film maker Dennis Empalmado documented the final musings of the residents, advocates, and artists whose lives revolved around the 99 hectare crater lake.

Eldest Among the Seven (2017) is a documentary film directed by Dennis Empalmado, released on November 10, 2017 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Gerry Alanguilan, Donnalyn Briñas, Victor Buiser and Mandy Mariño.