And the Breadwinner Is...[1] is an upcoming Philippine family comedy drama film[2] produced by Perci Intalan and directed by Jun Lana from a written story and screenplay by Daisy Cayanan and Jonathan Albano.[3] The film stars Vice Ganda and Eugene Domingo.
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| Directed by | Jun Lana |
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| Produced by | Perci Intalan |
| Starring | Vice Ganda Eugene Domingo |
| Cinematography | Carlo Mendoza |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| 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 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.
Plot
editThe film will focus on Bambi Salvador, a breadwinner working as an OFW in Taiwan for her family back home. She then returns home to Arayat, Pampanga expecting for her dream house to be finished, instead returns to see their dilapidated house. They restarts "Papsy's Panaderyuh, Home of the Original Kalil", a bakery shops 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
edit- Vice Ganda as Bambi Salvador
- Eugene Domingo as Ms. Salvador (Bambi's mother)
- Jhong Hilario as Bambi's brother
- Gladys Reyes as Bambi's sister-in-law
- Anthony Jennings
- Kokoy de Santos as Bambi's younger brother
- Maris Racal
- Lassy Marquez
- MC Calaquian
- Ion Perez
- Petite
- Joel Torre as Mr. Salvador (Bambi's father)
- Divine Tetay
- Gina Pareño
- Al Tantay
- Kiko Matos
- Via Antonio
- Malou De Guzman
- Negi
Background
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 scheduling conflict.[6] 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.[7] 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 Vice Ganda will be directed by Lana.[1] According to Vice Ganda, it is an honor for him to collaborate with a director whom he has long admired.[3] 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][8]
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 will have more drama compared to previous comedy films he appeared in.[9]
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 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.[10][11] The announcement of remaining casts then followed, which includes Eugene Domingo and Gina Pareño.[12][13]
Production
editFilming started on June 27, 2024, in various locations around Metro Manila.[failed verification][14] On August 13, 2024, Vice Ganda and other casts flew to Taiwan to shoot some of the scenes.[15]
References
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 d 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.
- ^ 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.
