And the Breadwinner Is...[1] is an upcoming Philippine family comedy drama film[2] directed by Jun Robles Lana from a screenplay he co-wrote with Daisy G. Cayanan and Jonathan "Jumbo" Albano, who wrote the story concept.[3] The film features an ensemble cast featuring Vice Ganda and Eugene Domingo.
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| Directed by | Jun Robles Lana |
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| Produced by | Marjorie B. Lachica |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Carlo Mendoza |
| Edited by | Benjamin Tolentino |
| Music by | Terresa Barrozo |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
A co-production of Star Cinema and The IdeaFirst Company, it marks the very first collaboration between the two production companies and Vice Ganda's second film without the involvement of Viva Films since The Super Parental Guardians and his first film after a two-year hiatus in films.[3][4][5]
And the Breadwinner Is... will be released theatrically on December 25, 2024, as part of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Plot
editThe film will focus on Bambi Salvador, a breadwinner working as an OFW based in Taiwan for her[a] family back home. She then returns to her hometown of Arayat, Pampanga, expecting her dream house to be finished on her Bambi's birthday. Instead, she returns to see their dilapidated house. They restart "Papsy's Panaderyuh, Home of the Original Kalil," a bakery shop and funeral parlor.
The film serves as a tribute to the unsung heroes who carry the weight of their loved ones’ dreams on their shoulders.[2]
Cast
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- Vice Ganda as Bambi Salvador, the breadwinner of the Salvador family and working OFW of Taiwan
- Eugene Domingo as Baby Salvador, Bambi's oldest sister
- Jhong Hilario as Biboy Salvador, Bambi's older brother
- Gladys Reyes as Mayet Salvador, Bambi's sister-in-law and Biboy's wife
- Anthony Jennings as a two-timer suitor of Maris
- Kokoy de Santos as Boy Salvador, Bambi's youngest brother
- Maris Racal as Bambi's middle sister
- Lassy Marquez as Jovi, Izzy's husband and Bambi's friend
- MC Muah as Izzy, Joberito's partner and Bambi's friend
- Via Antonio as Paeng, Bambi's cousin and caretaker of Momsy Salvador
- Joel Torre as Mr. Salvador, Bambi's late father and Momsy's husband
- Malou De Guzman as Momsy Salvador (Bambi's mother)
- Argus Aspiras as son of Biboy and Mayet Salvador
- Kulot Caponpon as daughter of Biboy and Mayet Salvador
- Kiko Matos as the husband of Mary Grace Piattos
- Negi as Black Magician
- Petite as Kiwi, a.k.a. Killer Whale
Production
editIn 2023, Vice Ganda was supposed to do a project with The IdeaFirst Company originally scheduled for a 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival release but was postponed due to a scheduling conflict.[7] In early 2024, Vice Ganda teased regarding a collaboration project with award-winning director Jun Lana during co-actors Gladys Reyes and Cristopher Roxas anniversary celebration.[8] On April 18, 2024, Vice Ganda posted a "new movie alert" teaser on his social media pages. On April 19, 2024, Director Lana joined Ganda on the noontime show It's Showtime to announce the title of the film. This is the first time Lana will direct Vice Ganda.[1] Lana is known for his award-winning directing and writing works for the films Barber's Tales (2013), Die Beautiful (2016), Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes (2018) and About Us But Not About Us (2022).[3][9]
Ganda noted how filming for And the Breadwinner Is... is the "most peaceful" in comparison to his previous projects. He also said that the film would have more drama compared to previous comedy films he appeared in.[10]
Jhong Hilario, notable for his co-hosting duties on It's Showtime, has been announced as part of the film and expressed gratitude towards Vice Ganda for extending the opportunity citing the television series Ang Probinsyano as his last significant acting venture.[1] The movie also served as his reunion with Lana, having worked previously together in two movies directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Sa Pusod ng Dagat and Jose Rizal, where Lana served as writer and Hilario as cast member for the two films.
On July 16, 2024, it was announced as one of the five initial official entries for the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival – these are the films that were submitted as scripts.[11][12] The announcement of remaining casts then followed, which includes Eugene Domingo and Gina Pareño.[13][14]
Filming started on June 27, 2024, in various locations around Metro Manila.[failed verification][15] On August 13, 2024, Vice Ganda and other casts flew to Taiwan to shoot some of the scenes.[16]
Music
editThe song "Mapa" by Filipino boy band SB19 was used as the theme for the film. It was originally released in 2021 as part of the EP, Pagsibol.[17][18]
Release
editAnd the Breadwinner Is... is set to premiere in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024, as one of the entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Deveza, Reyma. "Vice Ganda announces new film 'And the Breadwinner is...'". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Javier, Humility. "Vice Ganda to star in upcoming comedy film 'And The Breadwinner Is…' helmed by Jun Robles Lana". abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Baylon, Kriztynne Joi. "Vice Ganda, Direk Jun Lana announce movie collab titled And The Breadwinner Is..." pep.ph. PEP. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ PEP Troika (March 23, 2024). "Vice Ganda-Jun Lana collab movie, isasali kaya sa MMFF 2024?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "'And The Breadwinner Is' Vice Ganda's movie comeback". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. April 25, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Humility (December 2, 2024). "All eyes on Vice Ganda who shines at the heart of 'And The Breadwinner Is...' official poster". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
- ^ Bonoan, Reggee (April 19, 2024). "Vice Ganda, Direk Jun Robles Lana sanib-pwersa sa bagong movie project". inquirer.net. Inquirer. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Felipe, MJ. "Vice Ganda confirms new movie with Jun Lana". news.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Anne (April 20, 2024). "Vice Ganda to return to big screen with 'Breadwinner'". inquirer.net. Inquirer. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "MMFF 2024: Vic Sotto in first movie drama, Vice Ganda in first dramedy. Seriously?". Rappler. October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma. "Vice Ganda's 'And The Breadwinner Is' leads first 5 entries of MMFF 2024". abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (July 16, 2024). "Vice Ganda, Vic Sotto, Dennis Trillo films lead 1st batch of MMFF 2024 entries". inquirer.net. Inquirer. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "And The Breadwinner Is". rappler.com. Rappler. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Humility (July 16, 2024). "Vice Ganda's 'And The Breadwinner Is...' joins Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 lineup". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ Humility, Javier. "Vice Ganda's 'And The Breadwinner Is...' joins Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 lineup". abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (August 15, 2024). "Vice Ganda Taiwan-bound to film MMFF entry 'And The Breadwinner Is…'". inquirer.net. Inquirer. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (December 4, 2024). "SB19's 'Mapa,' 'Nyebe' featured in 'And the Breadwinner Is…,' 'Green Bones'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Lora, Ronnabelle (December 16, 2024). "Vice Ganda on using SB19's 'Mapa' as the OST for And The Breadwinner Is | PUSH TV". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
