So Happy Together (film)
So... Happy Together (a.k.a. Happy Together and Que sera sera) is a 2004 Filipino romantic comedy film about friendship,[1] written by Ricardo Lee, directed by Joel Lamangan, and produced by Regal Films.[2] Led by Kris Aquino and Eric Quizon in their second film together,[3] the film's supporting stars include Tonton Gutierrez, Gloria Diaz, Cogie Domingo, Nova Villa, and Jay-R.[4][5]
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Directed by | Joel C. Lamangan |
Produced by | Lily Y. Monteverde |
Screenplay by | Ricardo Lee |
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Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
Cinematography | Rolly Manuel |
Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
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Distributed by | Regal Films |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Box office | ₱64,003,096.89 |
Plot
After meeting during the 1980s at the first gay pride parade in Malate, the talkative Lianne (Kris Aquino) and the colorfully gay Osmond (Eric Quizon) become fast friends. Over the next 30 years, the two do everything together... dining, shopping, discussing life, and even looking for the perfect man. The two became so inseparable, that even their mothers had become best friends as well. The Lianne and Osmond friendship lasts for decades, even beyond Lianne's becoming a mother to two teenage daughters and until Osmond's death.
Cast
Main cast
- Kris Aquino as Lianne Robredo
- Eric Quizon as Osmond Santos
Supporting cast
- Tonton Gutierrez as Erwin Espinosa
- Gloria Diaz as Daisy Cariño
- Cogie Domingo as Oliver Diaz
- Nova Villa as Serapica Santos
- Jay-R as Brent Javier
- Mark Herras as Zhander Cayabyab
- Jennylyn Mercado as Rowena Salvador
- Yasmien Kurdi as Serafica Bosano
- Rainier Castillo as Miles Ocampo
Also starring
- Linda Gordon as Dianne Segovia
- Miguel Garcia as Mike Tan
- Carlo Maceda as Dick Gordon
- Paolo Paraiso as Randy Santiago
- Clint Pijuan as Benjie Paras
- Richard Quan as AJ Dee
- Douglas Robinson as Hugh Dakma
- Jon Romano as Jay Manalo
- Jojo Vinzon as Violet
Recognition
- 2004, Eric Quizon won Golden Screen Award at Metro Manila Film Festival Philippines for "Best Actor" for his role of Osmond.[6]
Reception
Manila Bulletin praised the film, writing that "Happy Together is a funfilled comedy drama" and "the most unexpected and surprising movie of the season."[7]
References
- Valdez, Antonette R. (November 21, 2004). "Jay-R Takes on a New Challenge". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2014 – via Questia Online Library.
- staff (November 21, 2004). "A Story of Lasting Friendship". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2014 – via Questia Online Library.
- staff (November 23, 2004). "Eric Quizon Plays Gay for the 4th Time!". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2014 – via Questia Online Library.
- staff (December 20, 2004). "A Cast of Winners in 'Happy Together'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2014 – via Questia Online Library.
- staff (December 9, 2004). "Stars of Rival Networks Together in Regal Movie". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2014 – via Questia Online Library.
- Baldovino, Gypsy (March 9, 2005). "Indie Films Rake Trophies at 2nd Golden Screen Awards". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2014 – via Questia Online Library.
- staff (December 22, 2004). "Of endless friendship in 'Happy Together'". Manila Bulletin – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) . Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2014.