Here Comes the Groom (2023 film)
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Written by | Chris Martinez[1] |
Based on | Characters created by Chris Martinez |
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Distributed by | Quantum Films |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Here Comes the Groom is a 2023 Philippine comedy film starring Enchong Dee, Maris Racal, Keempee de Leon and Eugene Domingo. The film is written and directed by Chris Martinez and is under the production of Quantum Films, Cineko Productions and Brightlight Productions.[2]
It is one of the official entries for
Plot
Rodrigo Sr., his wife Salve, their children Rodrigo Jr. and Blesilda are a devout
Upon recovery, Rodrigo wakes up in Wanda's body and berates the gays around him, while Wanda wakes up in Rodrigo's body. Rodrigo attempts to escape but is blocked by Mama Wendy, thinking that she is just rehearsing. Blesilda, who is now on Whitney's body prays for forgiveness to God, thinking that she and her father had died and have been reborn as gays as divine punishment. Wanda desperately tries to avoid Salve's advances while despairing at being in an aged body. Whitney, now on Blesilda's body, is initially ecstatic, showing her wild side to Salve and bonding with her but later laments having to endure dysmenorrhea. Junior, now on Wilhelmina's body, escapes and overpowers transphobic drunkards on his way to the venue, but is unable to enter despite claiming he's the groom. Wilhelmina, now in Junior's body, is disappointed at his appearance and is desperate to avoid the sexual advances of an unaware Yumi. Wilhelmina takes a liking to Sean, Junior's best friend, and best man for the wedding, and goes out for a swim with the latter, who expresses his feelings to Junior, unaware of what has happened.
With the help of Salve's
On their wedding night, Yumi tries to consummate her marriage with Junior's body before he is stopped by Junior who explains what happened. Yumi recognizes Junior because of his term of endearment to her and accepts him despite being in another body. Mama Wendy seeks help from Kuya Kim, a fellow resort guest, to return everything to normal. Kuya Kim explains that they are victims of a soul swapping that occurred during the solar eclipse at the Magnetic Hill, which previously occurred 13 years ago, and the only way to get back their souls is to recreate the accident at Magnetic Hill during the next solar eclipse, which is scheduled after seven years. Rodrigo, Salve, Junior, Blesilda, Mama Wendy, Wanda, Whitney and Wilhelmina move in together in Rodrigo's house and wait seven years for the eclipse, after which, they recreate the accident and return to normal.[4] The film ends with Rodrigo's now-accepting family singing karaoke with the gays as a still-queasy Blesilda attempts to dance wildly.
Cast
- Enchong Dee as Rodrigo Jr. (Junior)
- Keempee de Leon as Bro. Rodrigo Sr.
- Maris Racal as Blesilda
- Awra Briguela as Whitney
- Gladys Reyes as Salve
- Eugene Domingo as Joy Gising
- Miles Ocampo as Yumi
- Tony Labrusca as Sean
- Xilhouete as Wanda
- KaladKaren as Wilhelmina
- Nico Antonio as Winona
- Iyah Mina as Mama Wendy
- Fino Herrera as Axel
- Kim Atienza as himself
Production
Due to the success of the film
Like the 2010 film, Here Comes the Groom also features body swapping caused by a vehicular accident interacting with a mysterious magnetic field during a solar eclipse,[6] albeit with a different cast.
Marketing
The first trailer of the film was released on March 3, 2023.[4]
Soundtrack
The movie's theme song is Amakabogera, performed by Maymay Entrata.
Release
Here Comes the Groom premiered in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the eight official entries of the
Accolades
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival
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April 11, 2023 | Best Picture | Here Comes The Groom | 3rd Best Picture | [8] |
Best Director | Chris Martinez | Nominated | |||
Best Actor | Enchong Dee | Nominated | |||
Best Supporting Actor | Keempee de Leon | Won | |||
Nico Antonio | Nominated | ||||
Xilhouete | Nominated | ||||
Best Supporting Actress | KaladKaren | Won | |||
Best Screenplay | Here Comes The Groom | Nominated | |||
Best Production Design | Here Comes The Groom | Nominated | |||
Best Editing | Here Comes The Groom | Nominated | |||
Best Sound | Here Comes The Groom | Nominated | |||
Best Float | Here Comes The Groom | Nominated | |||
Special Jury Prize | Here Comes The Groom | Won |
External links
- Here Comes the Groom at IMDb
References
- ^ a b c d "MMDA bares official entries for first summer MMFF". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Villano, Alexa (February 27, 2023). "MMFF Announces 8 Films for the Summer Film Festival". Modern Parenting. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ "MMFF's summer edition is launching in April". GMA News. GMA Network. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "WATCH: Teaser trailer of 'Here Comes the Groom'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (February 24, 2023). "Coco Martin, Gerald Anderson, Alex Gonzaga among stars in MMFF summer edition". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (April 6, 2023). "'Here comes the Groom'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ "Eight official entries of 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival". Manila Bulletin. February 25, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, Summer MMFF 2023 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. April 11, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.