Don't Give Up on Us
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Don't Give Up on Us is a 2006 romantic comedy
film
, made in the Philippines
and directed by Joyce Bernal. The film was the fifth appearance of Judy Ann Santos
and Piolo Pascual
after Esperanza, Kahit Isang Saglit, Bakit 'Di Totohanin, and Till There Was You, not including two cameos in Pera o Bayong: The Movie and Jologs.
Although the Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines had just ended and despite being released at the same time as the major Hollywood film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
, Don't Give Up on Us grossed roughly 129 million pesos in the Philippines. The official websites listed several international screenings but no international box-office receipts were made available by Star Cinema
. It was the 3rd Highest-Grossing Philippine-produced movie in 2006 after Sukob
and Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
.
The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) gave Don't Give Up on Us a B rating, which made it eligible for a 65% tax rebate on its earnings in the Philippines.
The Movie Television Ratings Classification Board (MTRCB) gave Don't Give Up on Us a PG-13 rating which required parental guidance for viewers under thirteen years of age.
Abby (Judy Ann Santos
) thinks she has everything under control until her best friend Sabina walks out of her own bridal shower weeks before her marriage to Abby's younger brother Samuel. With a cassette tape left behind by Sabina as her only lead, Abby vows to find her best friend and bring her back in time for the wedding.
Abby's search takes her to Baguio. There she meets Vince (Piolo Pascual
) and his younger brother Marco, a folk singer in a local pub whose voice she heard in Sabina's tape. Vince claims that he recorded the song for his friend Rabbit who was supposed to give it to his girlfriend (Sabina). Abby persuades Vince to take her to Rabbit in the hope to find Sabina. Marco thinks of an idea to get Vince and Abby together.
As Abby and Vince travel together through the mountain provinces, love tries to find its way through their hearts but will it survive the journey?
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy can refer to* Romantic Comedy , a 1979 play written by Bernard Slade* Romantic Comedy , a 1983 film adapted from the play and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen...
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, made in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
and directed by Joyce Bernal. The film was the fifth appearance of Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
and Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
after Esperanza, Kahit Isang Saglit, Bakit 'Di Totohanin, and Till There Was You, not including two cameos in Pera o Bayong: The Movie and Jologs.
Although the Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines had just ended and despite being released at the same time as the major Hollywood film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a 2005 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Andrew Adamson and based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first published and second chronological novel in C. S. Lewis's children's epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of...
, Don't Give Up on Us grossed roughly 129 million pesos in the Philippines. The official websites listed several international screenings but no international box-office receipts were made available by Star Cinema
Star Cinema
ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
. It was the 3rd Highest-Grossing Philippine-produced movie in 2006 after Sukob
Sukob
Sukob is a 2006 Star Cinema film starring Kris Aquino and Claudine Barretto. The movie was directed by Chito Rono who Kris worked with in the 2004 hit horror film Feng Shui...
and Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo is a Philipino romantic comedy film. It was produced by Star Cinema, and is the official entry of Star Cinema for the 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival. It stars real-life couple, Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo.The film had a two-week gross of P139.9 million, becoming the...
.
The Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) gave Don't Give Up on Us a B rating, which made it eligible for a 65% tax rebate on its earnings in the Philippines.
The Movie Television Ratings Classification Board (MTRCB) gave Don't Give Up on Us a PG-13 rating which required parental guidance for viewers under thirteen years of age.
Synopsis
In a most unexpected place, love finds its way... But will it survive the journey?Abby (Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....
) thinks she has everything under control until her best friend Sabina walks out of her own bridal shower weeks before her marriage to Abby's younger brother Samuel. With a cassette tape left behind by Sabina as her only lead, Abby vows to find her best friend and bring her back in time for the wedding.
Abby's search takes her to Baguio. There she meets Vince (Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Jose Pascual is a Filipino film and television actor, musician, model, and producer.-Biography:...
) and his younger brother Marco, a folk singer in a local pub whose voice she heard in Sabina's tape. Vince claims that he recorded the song for his friend Rabbit who was supposed to give it to his girlfriend (Sabina). Abby persuades Vince to take her to Rabbit in the hope to find Sabina. Marco thinks of an idea to get Vince and Abby together.
As Abby and Vince travel together through the mountain provinces, love tries to find its way through their hearts but will it survive the journey?
Supporting Cast
- Hilda KoronelHilda KoronelSusan Reid, who is better known as Hilda Koronel , is a FAMAS and Gaward Urian Award winning Filipina actress...
- Rio Locsin as Teresa
- Tommy Abuel
- Marjorie BarrettoMarjorie BarrettoMarjorie Barretto is an actress and politician from the Philippines. She was elected to the city counselor as representative of second district of Caloocan City. Her sisters Claudine Barretto and Gretchen Barretto are also actors.-Filmography:-External links:*...
as Aleli - Cheska GarciaCheska GarciaCheska Garcia, is a Filipino actress and model. She usually is cast as the villainess because of her sharp features.-Early life:...
as Sabina - John Wayne SaceJohn Wayne SaceJohn Wayne Sace is a Filipino actor.Sace is a member of ABS-CBN's circle of homegrown talents named Star Magic.-Filmography:TelevisionMovies-External links:* Internet Database...
as Julius - Marco AlcarazMarco AlcarazMarco Alcaraz is a Filipino actor, commercial model, and former varsity basketball player at San Sebastian College-Recoletos. His first movie was Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita with Dennis Trillo.-Television:...
as Samuel - Joshua DionisioJoshua DionisioRalph Joshua Dela Cruz Dionisio, better known as Joshua Dionisio, is a Filipino child actor working in television.Born on December 14, 1994 in Quezon City, he has a younger brother, Jacob, his co-star on Super Inggo. Joshua Dionisio began his career as a commercial model at the age of 8. He was...
as Marco
Awards
- YES! Magazine Reader's Choice 2006
- Favorite Actress of the Year - Sol Bagoporo
- Favorite Movie of the Year
- S Magazine Reader's Choice Awards 2006
- Hottest Premium Actress - Judy Ann Santos
- Hottest Premium Actor - Piolo Pascual
- Movie of the Year
- 4th ENPRESS Golden Screen Awards (March 17, 2007)
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Musical/Comedy) - Piolo Pascual
- 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Movies (March 23, 2007)
- Movie Actor of the Year - Piolo Pascual
- Movie Cinematographer of the Year - Charlie Peralta
- Movie Original Theme Song of the Year - Sana ay Malaman Mo (Piolo Pascual)
External links
- Official Website 1 at http://www.abs-cbn.com/dontgiveup_ous/index.aspx
- Official Website 2 at http://www.abs-cbni.com/dontgiveuponus/index.html