A Faraway Land is a 2021 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Veronica Velasco starring Paolo Contis and Yen Santos.
Premise Filipino reporter Nico Mercado from Cabanatuan heads to the Faroe Islands for a documentary about Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Danish territory. He meets Filipino expatriate Mahjoy, who is married to Sigmund Garðalið, a local Faroese with whom she has a daughter. Nico develops a complicated relationship with Mahjoy in Sigmund's absence.
Cast Paolo Contis as Nico Mercado Yen Santos as Mahjoy Garðalið Hans Tórgarð as Sigmund Garðalið
Production A Faraway Land was produced by MavX Productions and directed by Veronica Velasco. Principal photography took place between November and December 6, 2020 in the Faroe Islands amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This followed MavX's film Through Night and Day which was filmed in nearby Iceland.
Release Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's premiere did not occur in live cinema. A Faraway Land was made available instead through Netflix on August 19, 2021.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient Result 2022 45th Gawad Urian Awards Pinakamahusay na Aktres (Best Actress) Yen Santos
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