VALENTINE'S Day is the perfect time for romance, but if you’d rather skip the crowds, a cozy movie night is a great alternative.
Here are some must-watch Pinoy chick flicks to stream with your special someone.
1. Hello, Love, Again
The sequel to Hello, Love, Goodbye follows Joy (Kathryn Bernardo) and Ethan (Alden Richards) as they struggle with a long-distance relationship — Joy in Canada, Ethan in Hong Kong — amid the challenges of being OFWs and the Covid-19 pandemic. Can their love withstand time and distance?
2. Love Child
Paolo (RK Bagatsing) and Ayla (Jane Oineza) move to the province to care for their autistic son, Kali. This heartwarming drama explores parenting, acceptance, and the challenges of raising a child in a harsh world.
3. That Kind of Love
Barbie Forteza and David Licauco’s much-awaited team-up follows dating coach Mila (Forteza), who takes on a challenge from corporate executive Adam (Licauco) to find him love — only to realize they may be each other’s perfect match.
4. Third World Romance
Set during the pandemic, this film follows Britney (Charlie Dizon), a fiery cashier, and Alvin (Carlo Aquino), a laid-back bagger. Their romance unfolds amid economic struggles and social inequalities, making for a poignant and timely love story.
5. Under Parallel Skies
Thai actor Metawin Opas-iamkajorn and Filipina actress Janella Salvador star in this cross-cultural romance set in Hong Kong. Parin, a Thai bachelor searching for his estranged mother, meets Iris, a hotel worker, and together they navigate love, identity, and healing.
6. A Journey
A woman battling cancer (Kaye Abad) embarks on a final road trip across Tasmania with her husband (Paolo Contis) and best friend (Patrick Garcia). This emotional film explores love, friendship, and the importance of cherishing every moment.
7. Un/Happy for You
Ex-lovers Juancho (Joshua Garcia) and Zy (Julia Barretto) reunite in their hometown, where unresolved emotions and past wounds resurface. Juancho’s plan to ruin Zy's engagement takes an unexpected turn as old feelings rekindle.
8. Five Breakups and a Romance
Alden Richards and Julia Montes star in this tale of love and separation. Meeting in Singapore, their whirlwind romance is tested by distance, ambition, and personal growth, leading to multiple breakups and reunions.
9. Whispers in the Wind
Set in post-tsunami Japan, two Filipinos, Ren (Carlo Aquino) and Hannah (Barbie Imperial), meet at the "wind phone," where survivors speak to lost loved ones. As they process grief and healing, a unique bond forms between them.
10. Chances Are, You and I
Sol (Kelvin Miranda), resigned to his fate due to a brain tumor, meets the lively and optimistic Gabi (Kira Balinger), who shares the same illness. Their journey to Korea becomes a story of hope, love, and finding happiness despite life's uncertainties.
Note: All movies on this list are available on Netflix, except for Five Breakups and a Romance, which is exclusively available on Prime Video.
Which of these films will you be watching this Valentine’s Day? RGL