The House Arrest of Us

The House Arrest of Us is a 2020 Philippine romantic comedy streaming television series starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, directed by Richard Arellano[1][2][3] and written by Carmi Raymundo.[4] It is about an engaged couple who get locked in one house with both their families. The series was produced under Star Cinema and was first made available online on October 24, 2020, on KTX, iWantTFC and TFC IPTV PPV.[5][6][7]

The House Arrest of Us
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Genre
Written by
  • Carmi Raymundo
  • Crystal San Miguel
  • Carmel Josine Jacomille
  • John Leo Garcia
Directed byRichard Arellano
Starring
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • John Leo Garcia
  • Carmi Raymundo
  • Marizel Samson-Martinez
Production locationPhilippines
CinematographyGary Gardoce
EditorBeng Bandong
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companyStar Cinema
Original release
Network
ReleaseOctober 24, 2020 (2020-10-24) –
January 16, 2021 (2021-01-16)

Plot

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Korics and Q at long last choose to get ready for marriage. However, as Korics' enormous freed family goes to Q's critical and nouveau riche family for the pamamanhikan (courtship), the government abruptly declares a total hard lockdown. The couple should live with one another and their fighting families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cast

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Main

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Supporting

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Guest

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Production

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The digital series was shot during the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon imposed in early 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9][better source needed] Bernardo and Padilla said that it is hard for them to shoot the series project because they need to follow various pandemic-related safety protocols with the cast not allowed to go out of the village were the series was filmed. Bernardo also clarified that digital series was not connected to their 2018 film The Hows of Us, other than the similarity of the name of the series with the film.[10]

Release

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The House Arrest of Us was first made available on October 24, 2020, through KTX.ph. It was also released through iWantTFC.[5][11] Episodes were released weekly, with the last episode made available on January 16, 2021.[12]

The series was also made available for streaming on Netflix in the Philippines starting February 1, 2021.[13][12] Netflix reached out to the producers of the series for rights to stream the series even before its original run ended.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Felipe, MJ (September 29, 2020). "'The House Arrest of Us': Bagong proyekto ng KathNiel". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Manila Santos, Rhea. "'The House Arrest of Us' director Richard Arellano on working with Kathniel: "Very professional"". Push. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  3. ^ "Is Kathryn ready to see Daniel with a different leading lady?". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  4. ^ "Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla reunite in digital movie series "The House Arrest of Us"". The Filipino Times. October 22, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "How to watch 'The House Arrest of Us' on KTX.ph | Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  6. ^ Arcadio, Ryan (October 15, 2020). "WATCH: Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla deal with family feud in 'The House Arrest of Us' trailer". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  7. ^ Lopez, Jacinda A. (October 2, 2020). "KathNiel Did The Cutest TikTok Dance Videos While Filming 'The House Arrest Of Us'". COSMO.PH. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Have A New Show Together". Metro.Style. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  9. ^ "Star Cinema brings different movie experience via Kathniel starrer film "The House Arrest of Us"". Wazzup.PH. October 21, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  10. ^ Severo, Jan Milo. "Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla clarify misconception about 'The House Arrest of Us'". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  11. ^ Santos, Rhea Manila. "REVIEW: 'The House Arrest of Us' is the family dramedy all Pinoys need during quarantine". Push. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  12. ^ a b "Kathryn, Daniel's 'House Arrest of Us' to stream on Netflix". ABS-CBN News. January 18, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  13. ^ a b "'The House Arrest of Us' is coming to Netflix". Rappler. January 13, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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