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| released = {{Film date|2009|5|6|df=yes}}
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'''Grandpa is Dead''' ([[Filipino language|Filipino]]:Ded na si Lolo) is a [[Cinema of the Philippines|Philippine]] [[Satirical film|satirical]] [[comedy-drama]] [[film]]<ref name="nytoverview">{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Overview|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/overview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307015132/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/overview|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 March 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2016|accessdate=9 October 2015}}</ref> directed and written by Soxy Topacio.<ref name=nytprodcred>{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Production credits|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/credits|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325114948/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/credits|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 March 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2016|accessdate=9 October 2015}}</ref>
'''Grandpa is Dead''' ([[Filipino language|Filipino]]:Ded na si Lolo) is a [[Cinema of the Philippines|Philippine]] [[Satirical film|satirical]] [[comedy-drama]] [[film]]<ref name="nytoverview">{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Overview|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/overview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307015132/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/overview|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 7, 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2016|accessdate=October 9, 2015}}</ref> directed and written by Soxy Topacio.<ref name=nytprodcred>{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Production credits|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/credits|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325114948/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/credits|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 25, 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2016|accessdate=October 9, 2015}}</ref>


It was selected as the Philippine submission for the [[List of submissions to the 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[82nd Academy Awards]] over ''[[Lola (2009 film)|Lola]]'' by [[Brilliante Mendoza]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lo|first1=Ricky|title=Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/507426/lolo-beats-lola-race-oscars|accessdate=9 October 2015|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=23 September 2009}}</ref> It was not accepted as a nominee.
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the [[List of submissions to the 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[82nd Academy Awards]] over ''[[Lola (2009 film)|Lola]]'' by [[Brilliante Mendoza]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lo|first1=Ricky|title=Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/507426/lolo-beats-lola-race-oscars|accessdate=October 9, 2015|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=September 23, 2009}}</ref> It was not accepted as a nominee.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.<ref name=pep>{{cite news|last1=Medel|first1=Fidel Antonio|title=PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/indie/5372/pep-review-ded-na-si-lolo-mixes-the-right-blend-of-drama-and-comedy#CoQvJmcjgs5srJUv.99|accessdate=9 October 2015|publisher=PEP.ph|date=13 January 2010}}</ref>
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.<ref name=pep>{{cite news|last1=Medel|first1=Fidel Antonio|title=PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/indie/5372/pep-review-ded-na-si-lolo-mixes-the-right-blend-of-drama-and-comedy#CoQvJmcjgs5srJUv.99|accessdate=October 9, 2015|publisher=PEP.ph|date=January 13, 2010}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[BJ Forbes]] as Bobet
*[[BJ Forbes]] as Bobet
*[[Manilyn Reynes]] as Charing
*[[Manilyn Reynes]] as Charito "Charing" Hernandez
*[[Gina Alajar]] as Mameng
*[[Gina Alajar]] as Marieta "Mameng" Hernandez
*[[Elizabeth Oropesa]] as Dolores
*[[Elizabeth Oropesa]] as Dolores "Dolly" Hernandez
*[[Dick Israel]] as Isidro
*[[Dick Israel]] as Isidro "Sidro" Hernandez
*[[Roderick Paulate]] as Joonee
*[[Roderick Paulate]] as Joonee "Junjun" Hernandez
*[[Perla Bautista]]
*[[Perla Bautista]] as Pilar Hernandez
*[[Rainier Castillo]] as Jimmy
*Richard Quan as Kiko
⚫
*[[Mosang]] as Kapitana
*Froilan Sales as Dominador "Domeng"
*Phil Noble
*[[Diego Llorico]]
*Rhen Escaño as Lucring "Lucy"
*Karylle Quijano as Eves
⚫
*Dave Cervantes
*Arpee Bautista
⚫
*Perry Escaño
*Richard Jason Paje as RJ
*Tony Cruz as Juanito "Juan" Hernandez
*Rudy Meyer as Mr. Cruz
*Manny Castañeda
*Caesar Cosme
*[[Pekto]]
*[[John Feir]]
*Gene Padilla
*Deborah Sun as Socorro "Cora" Hernandez
*Gigette Reyes
*Noel Cabangon
*Noel Cabangon
*Jess Evardone as Gustin
⚫
*Perry Escaño
*Nor Domingo
*Nor Domingo
*Edel Templonuevo
*Froilan Sales
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*[[Mosang]]
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*Dave Cervantes
*Abno Bayagbag
*John Joel Spongklong


Source:''[[New York Times]]''<ref name=nytact>{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/cast|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307101706/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/cast|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 March 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2016|accessdate=9 October 2015}}</ref>
Sources: ''[[New York Times]]''<ref name=nytact>{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/cast|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307101706/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/cast|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 7, 2016|department=Movies & TV Dept.|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2016|accessdate=October 9, 2015}}</ref>


==Production==
==Production==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb title|1429338}}


{{Philippine submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film}}
{{Philippine submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film}}

Latest revision as of 06:05, 9 March 2024

Grandpa is Dead
Philippine theatrical release poster
Original titleDed na si Lolo
Directed bySoxy Topacio
Written bySoxy Topacio
Produced byTony Y. Reyes
Antonio P. Tuviera
StarringBJ Forbes
Edited byDanny Anonuevo
Music byNoel Cabangon
Production
company
APT Entertainment
Distributed byAPT Entertainment
Release date
  • May 6, 2009 (2009-05-06)
Running time
90 minutes[1]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Grandpa is Dead (Filipino:Ded na si Lolo) is a Philippine satirical comedy-drama film[1] directed and written by Soxy Topacio.[2]

It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza.[3] It was not accepted as a nominee.

Synopsis[edit]

Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.[4]

Cast[edit]

  • BJ Forbes as Bobet
  • Manilyn Reynes as Charito "Charing" Hernandez
  • Gina Alajar as Marieta "Mameng" Hernandez
  • Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores "Dolly" Hernandez
  • Dick Israel as Isidro "Sidro" Hernandez
  • Roderick Paulate as Joonee "Junjun" Hernandez
  • Perla Bautista as Pilar Hernandez
  • Rainier Castillo as Jimmy
  • Richard Quan as Kiko
  • Mosang as Kapitana
  • Froilan Sales as Dominador "Domeng"
  • Phil Noble
  • Diego Llorico
  • Rhen Escaño as Lucring "Lucy"
  • Karylle Quijano as Eves
  • Dave Cervantes
  • Arpee Bautista
  • Perry Escaño
  • Richard Jason Paje as RJ
  • Tony Cruz as Juanito "Juan" Hernandez
  • Rudy Meyer as Mr. Cruz
  • Manny Castañeda
  • Caesar Cosme
  • Pekto
  • John Feir
  • Gene Padilla
  • Deborah Sun as Socorro "Cora" Hernandez
  • Gigette Reyes
  • Noel Cabangon
  • Jess Evardone as Gustin
  • Nor Domingo
  • Edel Templonuevo

Sources: New York Times[5]

Production[edit]

The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Ded na si Lolo - Overview". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Ded na si Lolo - Production credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  3. ^ Lo, Ricky (September 23, 2009). "Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Medel, Fidel Antonio (January 13, 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  5. ^ "Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.

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