Sid and Aya
Philippines, 2018
Genre: Comedy
Language: Filipino
Director: Irene Villamor
Starring: Dingdong Dantes, Anne Curtis
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Sid is a tough, no-nonsense, insomniac stockbroker, who’ll stop at anything to get what he wants. Meanwhile, Aya works as a barista, laundry shop attendant and even an amusement park performer. Their worlds collide when the two met at a café where Aya works and have an instant connection. Sid hires Aya just for her to talk to him while he struggles with his insomnia. From a complicated setup develops an even more complicated affair that spans time and distance.
Miss Granny
Philippines, 2018
Genre: Comedy
Language: Filipino
Director: Bb. Joyce Bernal
Starring: Sarah Geronimo, James Reid, Xian Lim
Miss Granny,2018 Source: SBS
Miss Granny tells the story of a woman in her 70s who realizes she is becoming a burden to her family. After having her picture taken at a mysterious photo studio, she magically finds herself back in the body of her 20-year-old self.
Kita Kita
Philippines,2017
Genre: Comedy
Language: Filipino
Director: Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo
Starring: Alessandra De Rossi, Empoy Marquez
Kita Kita, 2017 Source: SBS
Kita Kita (I See You) tells the story of Lea and Tonyo, two Filipinos living in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Lea is a Velo taxi tour guide. She suffers an accident which leads to her being affected by temporary blindness. Her blindness, if not cured in a few weeks, could become permanent.
Tonyo is also a Filipino who lives right across from Lea. Lea tries her best to ignore him at first because she is scared of not seeing him. But Tonyo is persistent and is determined to be her friend, using humor and kindness to make a connection. With every effort that he makes the two gradually become closer. In an ironic way, becoming blind allows Lea to see the true character of Tonyo.
This story is about perception and about how sometimes we can’t see the real story behind a person. As Lea’s story ends, we will see Tonyo’s story begin.
Jowable
Philippines, 2019
Genre: Comedy
Language: Filipino, English
Director: Darryl Yap
Starring: Kakai Bautista, Kim Molina, Jerald Napoles
Despite being surrounded and supported by friends, Elsa still feels miserable and envious of every couple she sees. Finally, Lady Luck smiles upon her and she meets a guy, and the attraction is mutual. Is this the love she’s been waiting for all her life? Will this be the happiness she has been searching for, or will she find her happiness somewhere else?
Jowable,2019 Source: SBS
Just a Stranger
Philippines,2019
Genre: Drama
Language: Filipino
Director: Jason Paul Laxamana
Starring: Anne Curtis, Marco Gumabao
Just A Stranger, 2019 Source: SBS
Just a Stranger tells the story of a married woman in her 30s Mae (Anne Curtis) who went to Lisbon on vacation and met a 19-year-old Jericho (Marco Gumabao). The couple hooked up and later finds out they are both in relationships. Despite their age difference, Mae finds herself falling in love with Jericho.
Unforgettable
Philippines,2019
Genre: Drama
Language: Filipino
Director: Perci Intalan
Starring: Sarah Geronimo, Kim Molina, Anne Curtis
A young woman, Jasmine (Sarah Geronimo) travels home to bring a dog to her sick grandmother. Since the dog came to Jasmine’s life, it proved to be a blessing. She believes that the dog will help heal her grandmother.
Unforgettable, 2019 Source: SBS
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