October 23 ------ Anticipation is building as box office sensations Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards gear up to captivate audiences with their upcoming film, "Hello, Love, Again." Undoubtedly, the onscreen partners known as #KathDen will provide the excitement their fans are anticipating. But beyond returning to their love story, Bernardo and Richards are proud to shine a light anew on the heartwarming stories of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), celebrating their joys and honoring their sacrifices as they strive for a better future.
"The main focus of 'Hello Love, Goodbye' and this sequel is really our OFWs. The team created this film to tell their story and what happens in their lives. In Hong Kong, we now have that awareness about them there, and this time, [with the movie taking place] in Canada, we will see that their lives and struggles are different too," shared Bernardo at the movie's grand media conference.
The actress also revealed how the creative team arrived earlier in Canada before the shoot to do interviews and gather more OFW stories ahead of the rest of the cast. "This was essential to ensure that our story is delivered in the truest possible with many scenes inspired by these OFW stories," she explained. "It's all very real, and you will be amazed to see just how resilient we Filipinos are. We have a great deal of respect for them, and I hope this movie shows them just that."
Richards further conveyed how else the sequel will differ from the original. "In the first film, we focused on Joy's struggles. This time, the story highlights Ethan's hardships more, showing the sacrifices OFWs make for their families. "The film then explores whether these sacrifices are worth it as it portrays the lives of international workers as honestly as possible and what they give up to provide a better life for their loved ones."
Another collaboration between Star Cinema and GMA Films, "Hello, Love, Again" is directed as before by blockbuster rom-com director Cathy Garcia-Sampana. Besides showing in the Philippines, the film is set to be shown across the globe on the following dates: Australia (Nov. 14), New Zealand (Nov. 14), Guam (Nov. 15), Saipan (Nov. 15), Singapore (Nov. 28), Malaysia (Nov. 28), the Middle East (Nov. 28), Cambodia (Nov. 29), and Hong Kong. On the other hand, the US and Canada run begins on Nov. 15 and will see the widest North American release to date for a Filipino film. In the Philippines, the film will mark annother first with a midnight opening set to take place in 72 cinemas nationwide beginning Nov. 13.
Source: manilatimes.net
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