Here are the 8 Metro Manila Film Festival Official Entries & Movie Trailers
MMFF 2022 – Here are the eight (8) Metro Manila Film Festival official entries and their movie trailers.
The 48th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) features the theme “Balik Saya na MMFF 2022,” bringing more joy and excitement to the Christmas holiday.
In light of the eased restrictions on entertainment venues two years into the pandemic, the annual Christmas film festival will take place from December 25, 2022, to January 7, 2023, galvanizing filmmakers and moviegoers.
The “Gabi ng Parangal,” slated for December 27, 2022, will honor the award winners. The following is a list of Filipino-made films that are anticipated to hit the box office this MMFF 2022.
Partners in Crime
Genre: Comedy
Starring: Vice Ganda, Ivana Alawi
Director: Cathy Garcia-Molina
Producer: ABS-CBN Film Productions
The plot of Partners in Crimes centers on a former couple who are reconnected after participating in the same crime.
Family Matters
Genre: Drama
Starring: Liza Lorena, Noel Trinidad, Nonie Buencamino, Mylene Dizon, Agot Isidro, James Blanco, JC Santos
Director: Nuel Naval
Producer: Cineko Productions
Conflicts within the family are depicted in the movie Family Matters as Francisco (Noel), an elderly family head who has had a stroke, is cared for by his wife Eleanor (Liza) and kids.
Deleter
Genre: Techo-horror
Starring: Nadine Lustre, McCoy De Leon, Louise delos Reyes
Director: Mikhail Red
Producer: Viva Films
The movie Deleter tells the story of Lyra (Nadine), an online content moderator who deletes violent videos from the internet. She suffers from trauma from seeing upsetting videos at work, but she keeps her emotions hidden from her coworkers.
Labyu with an Accent
Genre: Romantic-comedy
Starring: Coco Martin, Jodi Sta. Maria
Director: Rodel Nacianceno
Producer: ABS-CBN Film Productions
The plot of Labyu with an Accent centers on the relationship between Gabo (Coco) and Trisha (Jodi), two characters with very different upbringings.
While Gabo has been struggling to make ends meet in the Philippines, Trisha has spent years working and living overseas.
Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told
Genre: Action-drama
Starring: Edu Manzano, JC De Vera, Aljur Abrenica
Director: Lester Dimaranan
Producer: Borracho Film Production
The movie Mamasapano: Now It Can Be Told is based on the true story of the bloody police operation known as “Oplan Exodus” in Mamasapano, Maguindanao, in 2015 that resulted in the deaths of 44 Special Action Forces (SAF 44) personnel.
My Father, Myself
Genre: Drama-Boys Love (BL)
Starring: Jake Cuenca, Dimples Romana, Sean De Guzman, Tiffany Grey
Director: Joel Lamangan
Producer: Mentorque Productions and 3:16 Media Network
The movie My Father, Myself is about a young boy named Matthew (Sean) who was adopted by a family. While Mika (Tiffany), his stepsister, falls in love with him, Matthew falls in love with his foster father, Jake.
Nanahimik ang Gabi
Genre: Thriller
Starring: Ian Veneracion, Heaven Peralejo, Mon Confiado
Director: Shugo Praico
Producer: Rein Entertainment Productions
In Nanahimik ang Gabi, an intruder interrupts the weekend excursions of Heaven, a sugar baby of a dishonest police chief Ian (Mon).
My Teacher
Genre: Drama
Starring: Toni Gonzaga, Joey de Leon, Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte
Director: Paul Soriano
Producer: TEN17P
Based on the movie’s teasers, My Teacher will be a touching and upbeat film that pays tribute to teachers.
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