# Naglalayag

Naglalayag (Silent Passage) is a 2004 Filipino movie written by Irma Dimaranan and directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes that tells the story of a May–December affair between a middle-aged judge and a young taxi driver.

## Synopsis

Dorinda (Nora Aunor), a state prosecutor turned judge on the edge of a mid-life crisis, finds herself completely alone. Her only son Dennis resides in the United States with his wife. She has been a widow for years but lonely she isn't, she'd always tell everyone. Truth is, she lives an empty life.
Some twist of fate has her meeting Noah (Yul Servo), a young taxi driver who is poles apart from her own social and economic backgrounds. They guy is in mourning after his father, also a cabbie, died in the hands of a hold-up gang.
Dorinda is a judge and menopausal. Noah is a taxi driver and a virile 20-year-old. They don't fit the equation. But, this what makes their relationship interesting, if not exciting.

## Cast

* Nora Aunor as Judge Dorinda Cortez Vda. De Roces
* Yul Servo as Noah Garcia
* Jacklyn Jose as Lorena Garcia
* Celia Rodriguez as Mrs. Roces
* Aleck Bovick as Rica
* Irma Adlawan as Charie
* Chanda Romero as Maita
* Pen Medina as Pacio Garcia
* Boy Abunda as himself

## Awards and recognitions
### International awards

| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2004 | 31st Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles (Belgium) | Special Jury Award | Maryo J. de los Reyes | Won |
| 2004 | 31st Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles (Belgium) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won |
| 2004 | 31st Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles (Belgium) | Best Actor | Yul Servo | Won |

### Domestic awards

| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Yul Servo | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Aleck Bovic | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Director | Maryo J. de los Reyes | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Irma Dimaranan | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Story | Irma Dimaranan | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Musical Score | Lutgardo Labad | Won |
| 2004 | Manila Film Festival | Best Original Theme Song | Sa Gitna ng Buhay ~ Rey Valera | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Picture | | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Director | Maryo J. de los Reyes | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Aleck Bovic | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Story | Irma Dimaranan | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Original Theme Song | Sa Gitna ng Buhay ~ Rey Valera | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best in Editing | Jess Navarro | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best in Cinematography | Odyssey Flores | Won |
| 2005 | FAMAS Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards | Best Actor | Yul Servo | Nominated |
| 2005 | Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Nominated |
| 2005 | Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) | Best Supporting Actress | Aleck Bovick | Nominated |
| 2005 | Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) | Best Actor | Yul Servo | Nominated |
| 2005 | Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Supporting Actress | Jaclyn Jose | Won |
| 2005 | Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Picture | | Nominated |
| 2005 | Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Nominated |
| 2005 | Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Actor | Yul Servo | Nominated |
| 2005 | Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Screenplay | Irma Dimaranan | Nominated |
| 2005 | Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Sound | Nestor Mutia Angie Reyes | Nominated |
| 2005 | Film Academy of the Philippines (Luna Awards) | Best Musical Score | Lutgardo Labad | Nominated |
| 2005 | Golden Screen Awards for Movies (EnPress) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Nominated |
| 2005 | Golden Screen Awards for Movies (EnPress) | Best Supporting Actress | Jacklyn Jose | Nominated |
| 2005 | Gawad PASADO (Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro) | Pinakapasadong Aktres | Nora Aunor | Won |
| 2005 | BALATCA (Batangas Laguna Teachers Association for Culture and the Arts | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won |
| 2005 | Gawad TANGLAW | Kapuripuring Aktres | Nora Aunor | Won |