So... Happy Together (a.k.a. Happy Together and Que sera sera) is a 2004 Filipino romantic comedy film about friendship,[2] written by Ricardo Lee, directed by Joel Lamangan, and produced by Regal Films.[3] Led by Kris Aquino and Eric Quizon in their second film together,[4] the film's supporting stars include Tonton Gutierrez, Gloria Diaz, Cogie Domingo, Nova Villa, and Jay-R.[5][6]
| So... Happy Together | |
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| Directed by | Joel C. Lamangan |
| Screenplay by | Ricardo Lee |
| Story by |
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| Produced by | Lily Y. Monteverde |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rolly Manuel |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Regal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱45.1 million[1] |
Plot
editAfter meeting during the 1980s at the first gay pride parade in Malate, the talkative Lianne (Kris Aquino) and the colorfully gay Osmond (Eric Quizon) become fast friends. Over the next 30 years, the two do everything together... dining, shopping, discussing life, and even looking for the perfect man. The two became so inseparable, that even their mothers had become best friends as well. The Lianne and Osmond friendship lasts for decades, even beyond Lianne's becoming a mother to two teenage daughters and until Osmond's death.
Cast
editMain cast
edit- Kris Aquino as Lianne Vergara
- Eric Quizon as Osmond
Supporting cast
edit- Tonton Gutierrez as Erwin
- Gloria Diaz as Daisy
- Cogie Domingo as Oliver
- Nova Villa as Serapica
- Jay-R as Brent
- Mark Herras as Zhander
- Jennylyn Mercado as Rowena
- Yasmien Kurdi as Serafica
- Rainier Castillo as Miles
Also starring
edit- Linda Gordon as Dianne
- Carlo Maceda as Gordon
- Paolo Paraiso as Randy
- Clint Pijuan
- Richard Quan as AJ
- Douglas Robinson as Hugh Dakma
- Jon Romano as Jay
- Jojo Vinzon as Violet
Recognition
edit- 2004, Eric Quizon won Golden Screen Award at Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines for "Best Actor" for his role of Osmond.[7]
Reception
editManila Bulletin praised the film, writing that "Happy Together is a funfilled comedy drama" and "the most unexpected and surprising movie of the season."[8]
References
edit- ^ Cruz, Marinel (January 9, 2005). MMFF organizers exhorted: Plug 'holes' before '05 fest. Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. 60.
- ^ Valdez, Antonette R. (November 21, 2004). "Jay-R Takes on a New Challenge". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]
- ^ staff. "A Story of Lasting Friendship". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]
- ^ staff (November 23, 2004). "Eric Quizon Plays Gay for the 4th Time!". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]
- ^ staff (December 20, 2004). "A Cast of Winners in 'Happy Together'". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]
- ^ staff (December 9, 2004). "Stars of Rival Networks Together in Regal Movie". Manila Bulletin.[dead link]
- ^ Baldovino, Gypsy (March 9, 2005). "Indie Films Rake Trophies at 2nd Golden Screen Awards". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2014.[dead link]
- ^ staff (December 22, 2004). "Of endless friendship in 'Happy Together'". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014 – via HighBeam Research.