Hello, Love, Goodbye
Hello, Love, Goodbye
| Hello, Love, Goodbye | |
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| Directed by | Cathy Garcia-Molina |
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| Music by | Jessie Q. Lasaten |
| Cinematography | Noel Teehankee |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | $20 million |
Hello, Love, Goodbye is a 2019 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and produced by Star Cinema. The film follows Joy Fabregas (Kathryn Bernardo), a struggling overseas Filipino worker, and Ethan Del Rosario (Alden Richards), a bartender, as they attempt to reconcile their personal careers and love for each other in Hong Kong. Released on July 31, 2019 in the Philippines, the film is the highest grossing Philippine film.[1][2][3]
Synopsis
Joy (Kathryn Bernardo) is a spunky, poor millennial who works as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. While she excels in her job and enjoys the friendship of many other empowered domestic helpers, she plans to leave the city soon.
In her journey to achieving her goals, Joy meets Filipino bartender Ethan (Alden Richards). Ethan is a sweetheart playboy already building a permanent life in Hong Kong. In a few years, he will officially become a resident in the city. After escaping responsibilities all his life, Ethan now wants to commit to a career and to his family (who also reside in Hong Kong). Joy and Ethan soon develop a friendship. The two become each other's joy against the grime and grind of Hong Kong.[4]
Cast
Main
- Kathryn Bernardo as Joy Marie Fabregas:A nursing graduate who works as a domestic helper in Hong Kong.[5]
- Alden Richards as Ethan Del Rosario:A womanizer bartender who is on his way of attaining Hong Kong residency status who is relatively well off compared to Fabregas.[5]
Supporting
- Jameson Blake as Edward Del Rosario
- Kakai Bautista as Sally Daraga
- Lito Pimentel as Mario Del Rosario
- Joross Gamboa
- Maymay Entrata as Mary Dale Fabregas
- Lovely Abella as Gina Marikit
- William Lorenzo as Celso Fabregas
- Anthony Jennings as Eric Del Rosario
- Wilbert Ross as Joey Fabregas
- Aliyah Billote as Liezel Fabregas
- Angela Poliquit as Annie
- Jon Go as Wayne
- Poon Po Lun Lilac as Lin (Annie's mother)
Special Participation
- Maricel Laxa as Lita
- Maxine Medina as Tanya
- Jerome Ponce as JM
Production
The film is starred by Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards who are affiliated with the two major rival networks in the Philippines; Bernardo with ABS-CBN and Richards with GMA Network. The two also belongs to two different "love teams", Bernardo who is collectively known as Kathniel with Daniel Padilla and Richards with Maine Mendoza in AlDub. Together they play two Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong who became romantically involved with each other.[6] Directory Cathy Garcia-Molina said that the two main cast members were not subjected to "baby or special treatment" for the film project.[7]
Filming for Hello, Love, Goodbye in Hong Kong has began by April 2019[8] and was completed after a month[9] Principal photography for the film ended by May 19, 2019 in Sucat, Parañaque.[10] Post-production work for Hello, Love, Goodbye was done in Bangkok, Thailand with ABS-CBN Film Productions collaborating with Thai production firm Kantana Group. It was the first collaboration between the two firms.[11]
Release
Theatrical run
Hello, Love, Goodbye premiered in the Philippines on July 31, 2019[12] in 465 cinemas, a record.[citation needed] The international screenings started on August 1, 2019.[citation needed] The film also made history in Saudi Arabia as the first Filipino film ever to be screened in the cinemas of Jeddah.[13]
Reception
Box office
The film was declared the highest-grossing film of all time after earning over ₱880 million worldwide gross revenue on September 3, 2019, replacing the film The Hows of Us that was also directed by Molina and starred by Bernardo.[2][14]
Domestic
The film on its opening day earned a total of ₱34.4 million from over 350 cinemas in the Philippines.[15] Three days after its local release, the film was reported to have earned ₱110.8 million.[16] After four days, the film earned ₱176.6 million[17] and was shown in 465 cinemas nationwide.[17] As of August 12, 2019, the film has grossed ₱505.7 million domestically in 13 days of showing.[18] After 17 days in cinemas, the film has grossed ₱603 million domestically.[19]
International
The film earned US$2,132,000.00 in box office receipts abroad on its first week of release.[20] The film was also recognized now the highest-grossing Filipino film in the Middle East for earning over US$1 million as of August 18.[21] It is also the highest-grossing Filipino film in Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom earning over US$195,336.00,[22] US$60,459.00[23] and US$32,313.00[24] respectively.
Critical response
Filipino film critic Philbert Dy gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5 and praised Bernardo's performance.[25] Oggs Cruz, writing for Rappler, reviewed the film thus, "Hello, Love, Goodbye is fine entertainment – one that doesn’t dumb down the issues it puts forward for the sake of a standard happy ending." He pointed out that while the romantic plot was formulaic and characters seemed to have become stereotypical, the film's strengths were its depiction of Hong Kong through the female protagonist's perspective and of the struggles of overseas Filipino workers as domestic helpers.[26] In his review, Armando B. Chavez of Philippine Daily Inquirer said that the love story stood out due to the "backdrop of the plight of OFWs in Hong Kong." He also praised the musical editing, the close-up shots of the protagonists, and performances of Bernardo and Richards, describing them as tour de force. He wrote, "This is a date movie if ever there’s one. As they say back home, “just feel the feeling.” Sit back, secretly dab the tears away... resistance is futile."[27]
Ricky Lo of The Philippine Star gave a generally positive review of the film particularly the comic relief provided by Abella, Bautista, and Entrata.[28] Tito Genova Valiente however disagreed and considered the trio's performances as "aggravating" while praising Bernardo and Richard, stating, "There is Bernardo with perhaps the quietest performance for any actress of her generation. Bernardo can act within a small frame, holding her face solidly as if a slight movement will mar that portrayal... Alden gets the cinematographic love, as well. His Ethan starts fun and ends tragic but with lots of hope, even if it does not matter what happens to that hope. When those tears fall from Richards's eyes, they bring us back to those old, old cinemas of leading men looking beautiful and strong in grief."[29]
Possible sequel
On August 1, 2019, during the opening week of the film, lead actor Alden Richards and director Cathy Garcia-Molina expressed openness on working on a sequel for the film despite the latter's confirming plans to retire from directing to focus on her family.[30] On August 26, 2019, lead actress Kathryn Bernardo has also expressed similar sentiments on doing a sequel for the film.[31]
Novel adaptation
A novel adaptation written of Hello, Love, Goodbye, authored by Palanca awardee Charmaine Lasar and published under ABS-CBN Books, was released on August 26, 2019.[32] The novel also include additional narration on the backstory of Joy, about her life in the Philippines prior to moving to Hong Kong and an epilogue which was not depicted in the film. Behind-the-scenes information, and on-set photos are also included in the novel.[33]
Television release
Pay-per-view
The film premiered on pay-per-view channel, KBO from December 13–17, 2019.[34] It also aired again on the second week from December 20–25, 2019, along with the television premiere of Indak, and on the third week from December 27 – January 1, 2020, along with the television premiere of iWant Original Movie, Mga Mata sa Dilim.[35]
Cable television
The film premiered on Cinema One on March 15, 2020[36] and on Kapamilya Channel on June 15, 2020, two days after its launch.
Free-to-air
The film premiered on A2Z Channel 11 on November 14, 2020.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | AACTA Awards | Best Asian Film | Hello, Love, Goodbye | Nominated | [37] |
| 2020 | 51st Box Office Entertainment Awards | Phenomenal Star of Philippine Cinema | Alden Richards | Won | [38] |
| Kathryn Bernardo | Won | ||||
| Film Actor of the Year | Alden Richards | Won | |||
| Film Actress of the Year | Kathryn Bernardo | Won | |||
| Most Popular Film Screenwriter | Carmi Raymundo Rona Go Cathy Garcia-Molina | Won | |||
| Most Popular Film Director | Cathy Garcia-Molina | Won | |||
| 22nd Gawad Pasado Awards 2020 | Pinakapasadong Pelikula | Hello, Love, Goodblye | Won | ||
| Pinakapasadong Aktres | Kathryn Bernardo | Won | |||
| Pinakapasadong Aktor | Alden Richards | Won | |||
| Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktres | Lovely Abella | Won | |||
| Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor | Joross Gamboa | Nominated | |||
| Pinakapasadong Direktor | Cathy Garcia-Molina | Nominated | |||
| Pinakapasadong Istorya | Carmi Raymundo | Nominated | |||
| Pinakapasadong Sinematograpiya | Noel Teehankee | Nominated | |||
| Pinakapasadong Editing | Marya Ignacio | Nominated | |||
| Pinakapasadong Dulang Pampelikula | Carmi Raymundo Rona Go Cathy Garcia-Molina | Nominated | |||
| Pinakapasadong Musika | Jessie Lasaten | Nominated |
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