ICYMI, the summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is happening from April 8 to 18. Eight film entries will be screened nationwide this year with themes on romance, loss, and life triumphs. So if you’re still undecided on what to add to your watchlist for the summer, our quick movie guide can help you decide. 

Don’t worry, this is a spoiler-free zone.

About Us But Not About Us

Starring Elijah Canlas and Romnick Sarmiento, About Us But Not About Us follows the lives of a literature professor and his former student. As they talk about their lives in a seemingly casual catch-up, stories of their struggles, loss, and identity get laid on the table. 

Here Comes The Groom

Starring Enchong Dee, Maris Racal, Kaladkaren, Awra Briguela, and Kimpee De Leon, Here Comes The Groom is a sequel to the 2010 hit comedy flick Here Comes The Bride. Following the same plot as its predecessor, six people try to return to their respective bodies after an eventful soul-swapping. 

Apag

After his father takes the burden of a crime he committed, Rafael (Coco Martin) tries to move forward and overcome the guilt agonizing him. But can he still turn his life around and make amends with his haunting past?

Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko (The Music of Rey Valera)

No one can deny that Rey Valera is one of OPM’s greatest hitmakers. Go ask your parents or grandparents, and they’ll tell you about his timeless hits, which include “Maging Sino Ka Man”, “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo”, and “Pangako”. Top-billed by actor RK Bagatsing, Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko looks into Valera’s life, including his struggles and rise to fame.

Love You Long Time

Uwi (Carlo Aquino) and Ikay (Eisel Soriano) come from different worlds, but thanks to a mysterious phone, their paths cross. As they figure out the mysteries of their encounter, love starts to blossom between them, changing their lives forever.

Single Bells

Best friends Rose Anne (Alex Gonzaga) and Rose Mae (Angeline Quinto) are both single and hope to find love. With all the pressure and struggles surrounding singlehood, can they still find their happy ending? 

Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story

Lucy (Kylie Padilla) escapes to Switzerland to get assisted suicide after going through a painful divorce. But when she meets Noah (Gerald Anderson), Lucy slowly starts to see life and love in a new light. 

Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko

After a random encounter at her book signing event, author Lisa (Bela Padilla) agrees to travel with Gun Hoo (Yoo Min-gon) to South Korea to visit all her favorite places. But little does she know that Gun Hoo is a bigger part of her life than she knows.

What can you say about this year’s summer MMFF?

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