36th Metro Manila Film Festival Entries

There eight official entries for the 2010 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) which were revealed by the Selection Committee at Club Filipino in Greenhills last June 29th. The film festival will start on December 25, 2010 and will culminating end on January 7, 2011.

This year's entries are:

- Ang Agimat ni Enteng by
M-Zet/GMA Films/Octo Arts Films/Imus Productions/APT Productions
Actors: Vic Sotto, Ramon Revilla Jr
Directed: Rico Gutierrez, Tony Y. Reyes.

- Ang Tanging Ina Mo Rin (Last na To!) by ABS-CBN Film Productions
Actors: Ai Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo
Directed: Wenn V. Dermas

- Dalaw by Cine Media
Actors: Coco Martin, Diether Ocampo, Kris Aquino
Directed: Jerry Lopez Sineneng

- Rosario by Cinema Buhay
Actors: Jennylyn Mercado, Sid Lucero, Dennis Trillo, Yul Servo, Isabel Oli, Dolphy
Directed: Albert Martinez

- Father Jejemon by RVQ Productions
Actors: Dolphy, Erich Gonzales, Maja Salvador
Directed: Frank Gray Jr.

- RPG by ABS-CBN Film Productions/Ambient Media
Actors: Aga Muhlach, Zaijan Jaranilla, Mika dela Cruz, Vhong Navarro, Eugene Domingo

- Shake, Rattle and Roll XII by Regal Entertainment
Actors: Carla Abellana, Andi Eigenmann, Rayver Cruz, Shaina Magdayao
Directed: Don Michael Perez, Topel Lee

- Super Inday and the Magic Bibe by Regal Entertainment
Actors: Marian Rivera, Jillian Ward, Jake Cuenca
Directed: Mike Tuviera

- Ana Salamanca
Actors: Zsazsa Padilla

I'll Be There

Synopsis:

Real-life father and daughter, Gabby and KC Concepcion, team up for the first time in I'll Be There, a touching film by Maryo J. Delos Reyes about forgiveness and reconciliation. Scarred from her father leaving her fifteen years ago, the New York-based Maximina dela Cerna (KC Concepcion) meets her father Poch (Gabby Concepcion) in the Philippines to claim her inheritance left by her mom, in order to make her dreams in New York come true. But Poch, hoping to reconnect with his daughter, asks her to live with him in Sta. Elena for thirty days before giving her what she needs. Though unable to stand her father, Maxi is left with no choice but to agree.

It is in Sta. Elena that Maxi meets Tommy (Jericho Rosales), the fun-loving single father who gives Maxi his frank but insightful opinions about Maxi's angst towards her father. Through this, Maxi learns to open herself to seeing Poch in a new light, allowing for them to close off their past wounds and start again.

But as they learn to become father and daughter to each other again, will Maxi be able to give up her aspirations to live with her father? Will Poch be able to let go of the daughter he waited so long to be with? After leaving and being left behind, does one ever stop knowing how to love?

Actor:	Gabby Concepcion, KC Concepcion, Jericho Rosales
Director:	Maryo J. De Los Reyes
Release Date:	2010-06-16
Genre:	Drama
Runtime:	110 minutes
English Subtitles:	Yes

DVD Features:

- Full Trailer
- Behind the Scenes
- Music Video
- English Subtitles
- Plus! The heart-warming KC-Gabby interview on Simply KC!

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In Your Eyes

Directed by Mac C. Alejandre, the brilliant man behind the 2009 box office hit Ang Panday, IN YOUR EYES features the country’s most bankable drama actress, Claudine Barretto. This is also the first-ever movie team-up of former reel- and real-life couple Anne Curtis and Richard Gutierrez.

The sisterly love is what most siblings look forward to in search for a family bond away from the comforts of their home. The sisterhood of Ciara (Claudine Barretto) and her younger sister, Julia (Anne Curtis) leads to a treacherous interest leading to sacrifice love for the pain that will eventually bring joy to them.

The movie is set in the urban area, in the city of bright lights, America. The two sisters were caught in an unexpected love triangle with Storm (Richard Gutierrez).

Will you sacrifice your happiness when your own happiness already found another joy? Will you still fight even if the leaves of your heart wither from pain and sorrow? Will you surrender your felicity for the sake of replenishing your sister’s own happiness?

Love, Betrayal and Sacrifice doesn’t always end with a good ending. In the end, destiny will find its way to bring together true love. But with whom?

- viva.com.ph



The film opens in theaters on August 18, 2010.

Nobody Nobody But Juan

Synopsis:

The one and only King of Philippine Comedy shines in this charming story that shuttles between Chicago where Grandpa Juan (Dolphy) resides, and Manila where the noon-time program "Wowowee" is a top-rater; and takes place in the now and pre-WWII. Through the years and across the miles, family, friendship and love --- the things that matter --- remain. No other Filipino comedy has assembled such a fine cast and has shown the Pinoy's heart in a grand way. The Philippine Entertainment Portal describes Dolphy's performance as "a shining example of what a comedian is." The Delano Observer calls the film "another fun-filled recipe added with some emotional parts which will make you laugh and cry." No doubt about it, "Nobody, Nobody But Juan" is an exceptional comedy for "Juan" and all.

Actor:	Dolphy, Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Eric Quizon, Vandolf, Jeffrey Quizon, G Toengi, Pokwang, Eugene Domingo, Mar Lopez, Bearwin Meily, Heart Evangelista
Director:	Eric Quizon
Release Date:	2009-12-25
Genre:	Comedy
Runtime:	minutes
English Subtitles:	Yes

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A Journey Home

Synopsis:

Dante, a middle-aged man, believes he has lost everything: estranged from his family for twenty years, he losses his job and finds out that his wife is dead.

He goes to her wake and sees his two children Raffy and Kristine again.

While Dante is eager to make amends with them, Raffy does not want him back into his life.

When an accident forces Raffy to take Dante into his house, Dante learns how his own failure as a father has made an impact on how his son acts as the head of his family.

In his effort to make things right between himself and Raffy, Dante develops a bond with Raffy's wife Gayle and his grandkids, Jake and Tinka.

Dante rediscovers his love for music that Raffy's son is also passionate about.

With his growing relationship with Raffy's family, Dante begins to glimpse some hope for a second chance. For how long can Raffy harden his heart?

Will Dante finally get his second chance at happiness?

Actor:	Joem Bascon, Soliman Cruz, Toni Gonzaga
Director:	Paul Soriano
Release Date:	2009-10-03
Genre:	Drama
Runtime:	109 minutes
English Subtitles:	Yes

DVD Features:

- Clincher
- Cast and Production Testimonies
- Study Guide
- Deleted Scenes
- Trailer
- Music Video
- Cast Bios

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Working Girls

Synopsis:

Women of different status, profession, and principles become connected by association or circumstance.

Dr. Cleo Carrillo (Eula Valdez) is a famous dermatologist, whose roster of high-profile clients include beauty queen turned society empress Marilou Cobarrubias (Ruffa Gutierrez) and socialite Betchay Magbutay-Cavendish (Carmi Martin).

Cleo is married to a cardiologist, Dr. Vincent Carrillo. But her success comes with zealous detractors and nasty lawsuits, something which Marilou can relate to.

Marilou is widowed by her aged and ultra-rich husband, and her daughter-in-law, Amanda dela Vega, has arranged that she gets nothing except a small condo unit and a business on the verge of bankruptcy.

Now, Marilou has to learn to get by on her own, something which her cousin, Tere Villanueva (Iza Calzado), has been doing since she was young.

Tere works as a nurse, and becomes particularly close to an old woman named Amelia Marcelino.

Tere sees herself in the dying woman and fears that she too might end up alone since she has been traumatized by her one great love, Leon.

But as if fate is teasing her, Tere is assigned to watch over a patient who happens to be Leon’s wife.

Tere’s best friend, Ada Villanueva (Jennylyn Mercado) is also suffering from heartache and regret for not accepting the marriage proposal of Jonathan, the father of her child. And now Jonathan is engaged to someone else.

As an Executive Producer at a television network, Ada is able to raise her son, but barely has time to personally take care of him.

Children are the least of the worries of Dara dela Vega (Bianca King). This spoiled daughter of Amanda is being given the cold shoulder at the same TV network where Ada works.

Her arrogance for having studied in the US irks even the host of the show where she is a Junior Production Assistant.

Jonathan’s friend in the Call Center, Tobz, is seeing an ambitious girl who claims that she is a model.

Wendy Casuga (Cristine Reyes) idolizes beauty queens who become socialites, just like Marilou Cobarrubias.

She frequents the so called go-sees for casting of television commercials and television shows, and is sometimes accepted as an “extra”.

Unknown to Tobz, Wendy is not the least serious with him. She is after men who are rich, but insists that she will not get involved with married men, unlike her best friend Baby, who is having an affair with Melvin Cabigting.

Melvin is married to Paula Cabigting (Eugene Domingo).

Paula is hardworking, trying out every kind of business she can think of, while Melvin is doing nothing since he got back from the US, having been affected by the recession.

Paula cannot even rely on Melvin to drive for her to deliver goods to her clients that she still has to hire a service vehicle owned by a bachelor, Nelson Obleta.

Thus begins another complicated relationship.

Each with their own troubles, these Working Girls just try to belong and be loved.

Actor:	Eugene Domingo, Antonio Aquitania, Katya Santos, Jennylyn Mercado, Cristine Reyes, Eula Valdez
Director:	Jose Javier Reyes
Release Date:	2010-04-21
Genre:	Comedy
Runtime:	minutes
English Subtitles:	Yes

DVD Features:

- The Making of Working Girls
- "Working Girls" Music Video

Trailer:

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