These days, with the ongoing enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, many of us are staying at home. all of us have been forced to stay home and only go out when really necessary. but as someone who enjoys going out, seeing new places and seeking new experiences, the only kind of travel that I get to do these days is through the screen.
While our travel plans are canceled and making new plans are on hold, films offer an entertaining form of escape. In a way, it’s like traveling at the comfort of our home. Lately, I’ve been searching for films that feature our very own traveler destinations and realized that many are available on iWant, an Internet streaming platform packed with local movies, ABS-CBN TV shows, and original productions.
Here are 12 of what I found on iWant!
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
That thing Called Tadhana
Don’t give Up On Us
Kailangan Kita
You’re My Boss
Siargao
Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
Camp Sawi
Každý den tě miluji
Love Me again (Land Down Under)
Suddenly It’s Magic
All You need is Pag-ibig
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That thing Called Tadhana
This box office hit that was initially released as an entry for Cinema One Originals film Festival. but when it was distributed by star Cinema as their Valentine offering, it became a cultural phenomenon, becoming the top-grossing independent film in history at the time. It also sent “hugot lines” to our collective consciousness and catapulted director Antoinette Jadaone to mainstream success.
Its theme song, Whitney Houston’s “Where do broken hearts go?”, encapsulates the story as Mace and Anthony, portrayed by Angelica Panganiban and JM de Guzman, go from Rome to Manila to Baguio and finally, Sagada on a whim. one of the most renowned scenes is when they wait for the sunrise at Mt. Kiltepan and then yell their hearts out to the spectacular view of the sea of clouds.
Don’t give Up On Us
Not a lot of people know this, but Don’t give Up on us is one of Antoinette Jadaone’s inspirations for That thing Called Tadhana. Directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal, it also showcases the charm of the Cordillera region as the love story unfolds. It stars Judy Ann Santos as Abby, a city girl who chooses to go to Baguio to find her best pal after running away before her wedding. In her quest, she meets Vins, played by Piolo Pascual, whom she convinced to help her. Their journey takes them to some marvelous spots in Baguio, Banaue, and Sagada.
Kailangan Kita
This Claudine Barretto and Aga Muhlach classic was shot in the Bicol region. Kailangan Kita is a love story between a US-based chef who returns to the Philippines to organize his wedding but finds himself slowly but certainly falling for her fiance’s sister.
The story alone is quite compelling, but another element that makes this film so stunning to view is how it perfectly captures the natural scenery of Albay, with the Mayon Volcano getting its charm shots every now and then. It also highlights the region’s rich and dynamic cuisine, a terrific parallel to the complex and spicy romance that blossoms beautifully in the film.
You’re My Boss
Also helmed by Antoinette Jadaone, You’re My boss is a romantic comedy starring Coco Martin and Toni Gonzaga revolves around a no-nonsense airline company executive who is prepared to do everything to keep her job even if it implies forcing her humble assistant to pretend as the boss.
It was released on the Black Saturday of 2015, a visual treat for the summer as it films the captivating wonders of the province of Batanes, where the love story reaches its peak. The natural charm of its landscapes gives a refreshing, stark contrast to the typical office setting, where the big fraction of the film was set.
Siargao
Siargao was the Metro Manila film festival entry in 2017 that bagged the most awards from the festival that year. It stars Erich Gonzales as a vlogger who wants to find herself after a break-up and Jericho Rosales as a musician who went back to his hometown to run away from the troubles he’s in.
The film gives us a peek of what life is like in Siargao from surfing on Cloud 9, arts and music to the nightlife on the island.
Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
Starring the unlikely but effective pair of Ryza Cenon and JC Santos, this film is about Raffy and Gela who coincidentally share the same surname and met while on a getaway to get away from their current life problems. Their chosen place to run away to? Palawan, of course.
You will see the charm of Puerto Princesa and El Nido as the characters go on a trip of this breathtaking destination.
Camp Sawi
A lot of people go some place else when they’re broken hearted, but if there’s a particular place where you could mend your broken heart, wouldn’t you want to go there instead? This is what Camp Sawi is, a summer camp of some sort especially built for those with troubled hearts. The camp was set in Santa Fe in Bantayan IslanD, velkolepý ostrov v Cebu.
Každý den tě miluji
Everyda, y Love You, dává pozornost na Silay a jeho blízká města. Ethan a Audrey, hlavní postavy vylíčené Enrique Gil a Liza Soberano, berou publikum na místa dědictví ve městě a jedí lahůdky jako Piaya a Chicken Inasal. Mezi místy, kam šli, je předků v Talisay City známé jako ruiny.
Miluj mě znovu (přistát pod)
První projekt Angel Locsin s hvězdným kinem, Love Me Again vypráví příběh Arah, který se rozhodne pracovat v Austrálii pro lepší život pro svou rodinu. Přestože je Austrálie hlavním prostředím, první polovina filmu se zaměřuje na Bukidnon a jeho kovbojskou kulturu.
Najednou je to magie
Najednou jsou to magické hvězdy thajský herec Mario Maurer a Erich Gonzales jako Marcus a Joey. Film je o herci, který se rozhodne jít na útěk na Filipínách, aby se dostal pryč od očí veřejnosti. Oba se setkali v Ilocosu, odkud je Joey. Mezi pozoruhodná místa, která se ve filmu objevila, patří větrné mlýny Paoay a Bangui.
Vše, co potřebujete, je pag-ibig
Vše, co potřebujete, je Pag-Ibig je jedním z příspěvků Star Cinema na filmovém festivalu Metro Manila v roce 2015. Jde o boje a složitost lidí s láskou a životem. Je vybaven souborem All-Star, včetně Kris Aquino, Derek Ramsay, Jodi Sta. Maria a Ian Veneracion. Ale jeden z základních grafů následuje Anya a Dino, střední školy, které hrají Kim Chiu a Xian Lim.
Vztah Anya a Dino’s Cat-and-Dog se zajímavě otočí na cestu do Coronu, kde byly zastřeleny základní scény. Mnoho scén na ostrově bylo natočeno v Club Paradise Resort, ale bylo také představeno Kayangan Lake a Siete Pecados.
Obal obrázky se svolením Star Cinema a Cinema One Originals
2020 • 4 • 3
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