Mukha: Sagwan Faces: Paddle

Summary

In the small town of Cavite, 13-year-old John Lloyd braves the Gulf of Manila in a makeshift boat with his friend Victor, fishing to support his family. Despite the risks and challenges, including a dangerous storm and a lung problem that plagues his father, John Lloyd's determination to help his family and pursue an education is unwavering. With the hope of a better catch, they save up to buy a new boat, symbolizing their resilience and the boy's growing responsibility as he turns 14, facing life's currents with courage.

Takeaways

• 🚣‍♂️ Two young boys, John Lloyd and Victor, venture into the Gulf of Manila on a makeshift boat to fish.
• 🎣 John Lloyd, at 13, is already adept at fishing, a skill he learned from his family, who are also fishermen.
• 🌊 The boys use a net and a unique method of disturbing the water to attract fish towards their net.
• 🚣‍♂️ Despite the risks and the crude boat, John Lloyd is determined to follow in his family's footsteps as a fisherman.
• 🌪 John Lloyd has experienced dangerous situations like storms at sea, which worries his father, Marcelo.
• 💰 The family has been saving money for a special project: buying a new boat to improve their fishing efficiency.
• 🎓 John Lloyd is two years behind in school but is committed to his education for a better future.
• 🛶 With only 1,700 pesos, John Lloyd and his father manage to buy a new, sturdier boat to aid in their fishing.
• 🐟 The new boat allows them to venture further out to sea, but the catch remains meager despite their efforts.
• 🌧 The family's life is a constant struggle against the elements and their circumstances, but they remain hopeful for improvement.

Q & A

What is the main activity that John Lloyd and Victor engage in?

John Lloyd and Victor engage in fishing as their main activity, using a makeshift boat made out of an old, discarded rock with bamboo poles as outriggers.

How old is John Lloyd, and where does he live?

John Lloyd is thirteen years old and lives in the smallest town of Cavite, in the Gulf of Manila.

What method does John Lloyd use to attract fish to their net?

John Lloyd uses a stick with a buoy attached at the end to disturb the water and create a ruckus, which he believes will drive the fish towards their net.

What is the significance of the boat that John Lloyd and his father save up for?

The boat that John Lloyd and his father save up for is significant because it represents a hope for a better catch each time they go out to fish, which could improve their livelihood.

What health issue does John Lloyd's father, Marcelo, have?

John Lloyd's father, Marcelo, suffers from a lung problem that makes fishing difficult for him.

How does John Lloyd's education situation compare to his peers?

Compared to kids his own age, John Lloyd is two years behind in his schooling.

What is the special project that John Lloyd and his family have been saving for?

The special project that John Lloyd and his family have been saving for is to buy a new boat to improve their fishing capabilities.

What is the emotional state of John Lloyd and Victor after their first attempt at fishing with the new boat?

John Lloyd and Victor are disappointed and downcast after their first attempt at fishing with the new boat, as they catch only a handful of small fish.

How does John Lloyd's father, Marcelo, feel about his son's involvement in fishing?

Marcelo appreciates his son's contributions to the family but has other plans for the young boy, and he regrets that their situation demands his son to put his childhood in the back seat.

What is the birthday celebration like for John Lloyd?

John Lloyd's birthday celebration is a simple meal that the family can afford, reflecting their financial situation and the importance of the new boat in their lives.

What does the future hold for John Lloyd according to the script?

The script suggests that John Lloyd will continue to face challenges and 'swim against many currents', but he hopes for kinder years ahead for him and his family.