First the sidelights. There's one scene in the movie where Kathryn worked as a part-time waitress in a bar, (it might be in Wanchai) and she had to run when she saw a police questioning a guy. I think most OFWs will act as if nothing happened coz they know that if they run, there's a bigger possibility of them being caught.
Of course for added emphasis on how Ethan pursued Joy, he had to use a radio
show, ( that must be Metro Radio's The Philippines Tonight Show.) In real world though, a DH will not listen to a radio program that loud when the employers are around.
Now for the highlights, all of the other scenes are perfect for me. In fact, i had this lump in my throat when I saw those OFWs in Central resting in what they call apartments. Truly those small boxes are hotels for most OFWs. And Joy selling goods and doing other rakets is also a reality although it's not that common. In fact,just a few engage into those rakets. I like the way they incorporated online selling. The Filipinos congregating in Central plus those packing door to door boxes are the norm there.
Beauty pageants is also very common in Hongkong. What they failed to show is that those contests involve selling tickets. It's like a popularity program. But that scene made me think of Manny and ATIS, an organization i used to be a part of.
Strange but i felt homesick when I saw the MRT stations,the Tram, the double-decker buses, the small flats, Mongkok and the ferries and of course the dancing lights and the seaside in TsimShaTsui made me think of Nining.
I think what they missed are the different religious groups that's scattered in the former British Territory. It would have been good to see Bro Bruce in one of the scenes.
And of course, the rallies. No we don't mean the recent rallies but the normal rallies organized by the United Filipinos in Hongkong.
Pepe Pimentel as a musician reminded me of my Musikero friends there. And Alden's Ethan made me think of Stan, Mel, Ej and Jay, all sons of Filipino musicians.
Over all, it is ar really good movie. It is an
eye opener for those whose family works abroad who just wait for their monthly allowance. And Hongkong is truly a stepping of those who want to go to Canada.
I laughed at the part where Cacai said "pinag-aagawan mga lalaki dito kasi konti" they should have added, "madaming nagiging tibo dito dahil sa kakulangan ng lalaki".
For someone who don't normally watch Filipino movies and likes Maine over Kathryn, I would say that she got my respect in this movie. And i must say, bagay sila ni Alden.
It is a love story of course and even if it didn't have that fairy tale happy ending, it gave the viewers hope that true love will find a way no matter how long it takes.
Lastly, I am so proud and happy for my Bro Jay Martinez. I know that you are upset with me but let me congratulate you for being part of a very high grossing movie.
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