Susmaryosep! Four Fathers
Susmaryosep! Four Fathers | |
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Directed by | Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao |
Screenplay by | Bojo Molina |
Cinematography | Jun Pereira |
Edited by | Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao |
Music by | Tony Cortez |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Maverick Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
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Box office | ₱1,872,713[1] |
Susmaryosep! Four Fathers is a 2001 Filipino
Bojo Molina, Polo Ravales and Gerald Madrid in their title roles. It was one of the entries in the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Plot
The film revolves around the lives of four people with personal issues. Ep (Bobby) is a community priest who has a son with his former girlfriend (Sherilyn). Mon (Bojo) is a priest who struggles to deal with his alcoholic father. Jojo (Polo) is a seminarian whose journey to priesthood takes a turn when he meets an attractive woman in an outreach program. Dondon (Garald) is a closeted gay who joins the seminary to hide his sexuality.[8]
Cast
- Bobby Andrews as Fr. Ep
- Bojo Molinaas Fr. Mon
- Polo Ravales as Fr. Jojo
- Gerald Madrid as Fr. Dondon
- Sherilyn Reyes as Carol
- Anne Lorraine as Sta. Ma-an
- Long Mejiaas Fr. Eddie
- Mel Kimura as Sta. Chuchay
- Bryan Homecillo as Pikoy
- Odette Khan as Aling Merly
- Joey Padilla as Mang Gusting
- Albert Zialcita as Fr. Superior
- Rommel Bejar as Erica
- Anna Gonzales as Manang Grace
Production
The film was first pitched by Boy Vinarao for
Bojo Molina originally part of the cast. However, Solar backed out during the film's pre-production a couple of months later. Maverick Films was tapped to produce the film, with Bobby Andrews and Polo Ravales replacing Epy and Joel respectively.[9]
References
- ^ "Bagong Buwan Tops Filmfest Box Office". Philippine Headline News Online. January 7, 2002. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Pelikulang magri-react ang mga pari". The Philippine Star. November 19, 2001. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (November 30, 2001). "Bobby & Gerald: Happy Papas". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (December 10, 2001). "Dolphy and sons also Best Actress winners". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ "Parade ushers in Metro filmfest today". The Philippine Star. December 24, 2001. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Red, Isah (December 24, 2001). "Holiday Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 18. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ "No Offense Meant, Susmaryosep! Means Simply to Entertain". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 29, 2001. p. 19. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ "Boy Vinarao's Take on Priesthood". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 18, 2001. p. 21. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ "TV director, may ka-relasyong dancer". The Philippine Star. June 4, 2001. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
External links
- Susmaryosep! Four Fathers at IMDb