A YEAR after their first blockbuster team-up via the heartbreaking movie “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” Bela Padilla and JC Santos reunite with director Jason Paul Laxamana to tell a different kind of love story in “The Day After Valentine’s,” an official entry to the 2018 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP). The movie will open nationwide on Aug. 15.
In “The Day After Valentine’s,” Padilla plays Lani, a simple girl who likes “broken things” and Baybayin, an ancient Filipino alphabetic writing system. Santos plays Kai, a guy who’s having a hard time moving on from his past relationship. On a whim, they decide to hang out together one Valentine’s Day. But is it enough to leave a mark on someone’s life?
With different characters and perspectives, “The Day After Valentine’s” will surely change the way one sees love.
Santos said working with Padilla and Laxamana was more rewarding the second time around because of the undeniable chemistry that they had built while filming “100 Tula,” which also bagged the Audience Choice Award in last year’s PPP.
“The Day After Valentine’s,” produced by Viva Films, was shot mainly in the breathtaking islands of Hawaii.
The soundtrack is equally engaging. It includes the songs “Akala” by Marion Aunor, “Taguan” by John Roa, “Pag-ibig Lang” by The Juans, “Feel” by Jameson Tenorio and Ian Ancajas, and “For the Rest of My Life” by Bela Padilla. PR