A GRAND PRESSCON FOR "MY FATHER, MY SELF .. OFFICIAL ENTRY TO THE MMFF 2022

BY TIMMY BASIL

A grand press conference for the movie "My Father, Myself" starring Jake Cuenca, Dimples Romana, Sean de Guzman and newcomer, Tiffany Grey was held at the posh Versailles tent at the 6th floor of Novotel (near the pool area) and it was attended by known movie writers and vloggers that includes Chad Kinis, Francine Garcia , among others . It was hosted by Kaladkaren and Leo Bukas as moderator.  Unfortunately "My Father, Myself" was rated R-18 by the MTRCB so it will not be show on SM Cinemas on December 25 and beyond but according to one of the producers, Sir Brian Diamante opf Mentorque, the inclusion of My Father, Myself  in the Metro Manila Film Festival may be a blessing of disguise and it will give matured or adult audience a chance to choice the film they want to watch this festival and added that we're still under pandemic and some parents won't allow their children to go to the movies house for fears of the corona virus. 

"My Father, Myself", is an ordinary love story . The hearts has many things to say and feel. What and how? To let go of what it says so as not to inflict pain in another's heart.  Or will you let your feelings show what's deep inside of you and get the happiness you think you deserve.  Is there a love that is right? And when does it become wrong?

These are questions that will give a light on a lovestory or lovestories that will unfold in Quinn Carillo's screenplay , inspired by the Direk Joel Lamangan's story, the official entry to the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival this December 25.  'My Father, Myself" produced by Mr. Jon Bryan Diamante of Mentorque Productions and Nay Len Carillo of 3:16 Media Network features Jake Cuenca, Sean de Guzman , Dimples Romana and  Tiffany Grey. 

To-date, Sean is being dubbed as the Vivamax King. And the two international acting awards he bagged were products of Lamangan's direction. The list goes on with the projects he did with Direk Lamngan like  "Anak ng Macho Dancer", "Lockdown", "Fall Guy" and more in the pipeline. 

Days after teh trailer hit social media, the Twitter netizens were a-buzz on the different  reactions  they had for the movie.  There was much to be said. Criticisms, discussions, debates. Because of some scenes in the trailer, some from LGBTQ+ world deemed it to have a very strong and brave theme. 

":See the movie first, before you judge it. There was no intention to offend anyone in any wa. We just wanted to tell a story. A different kind of love. A colorful life of a family," shared Direk Lamangan.  As a prolific writer, Quinn, "This is not fiction.  There was a basis where the germ of the story came from. 

Some may find some kind of a shock value. It's up to the viewing public as to how they will interpret it when they see it." In time for the reason for the season, Christmas, "My Father, Myself" is a gift that the whole cast with Allan Paule, Jim Pebanco, AC Carillo , Mon Mendoza, Shawn Nino Gabriel, Erryn Garcia, K Contreras, Rayah Minioza and Joseph San Jose and the Production with Erwin Ortanez, Jimerlito Corpuz and nino Abad wishes to share with the family.  On December 25, a package of a good movie with everything and anything about love and a different kind of love will set one's heart on fire!