Moments of Love

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Moments of Love
a classic tale romance of two people living in different time
Directed byMark Reyes
Written byAnnette Gozon-Abrogar (story)
Mark A. Reyes
StarringDingdong Dantes
Iza Calzado
Karylle
Release date
 2006
Running time
104 min.
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog

Moments of Love is a 2006 Filipino romance film directed by Mark Reyes, and released in March as a summer offering by GMA Films. It was hailed as one of the best Filipino love stories ever made. It was a huge success, earning nearly Php200 million Pesos during its entire run, a surprise to its producers considering the film's meager budget & also a rare feat for a Filipino film that is not an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival, the feat was also achievedd by Vic Sotto's film Ispiritista. The film's exceptional visuals and storytelling helped the movie to earn praises from Philippine movie critics. It was also praised for its stunning musical scoring, with singers Janno Gibbs and Jennylyn Mercado singing the movie's themesong.

It is a classic romantic tale between two people from different timelines. The film stars Dingdong Dantes, Iza Calzado and Karylle. The movie also stars Paolo Contis, Dion Ignacio, Isabel Oli, Sandy Andolong, Ces Quesada, Ian veneracion, Jojo Alejar, Valerie Concepcion and Gloria Romero.


Synopsis

Marco (Dingdong Dantes) is a photographer covering a harvest festival in Lake Tabon. While on a photo shoot, a mysterious old woman is hit by a van while trying to save his life. He visits the woman and is drawn to her granddaughter Lianne (Karylle). Marco and Lianne start developing a relationship. But the recent events cause Marco to be withdrawn. He is haunted by a deep feeling of loneliness.

His yearning leads him to a telephone conversation with Divina (Iza Calzado), the daughter of a haciendero. They find solace from their sadness in each other, filling the emptiness they have always known all their lives. Unbeknown to them, they are living in the same provincial house but are separated by time; Divina lives in the past (1957) and Marco in the present (2006). They set a time to meet at Lake Tabon but of course, they do not meet.

After two failed attempts, Marco discovers the truth: that Divina lives in the past. Marco is able to convince Divina of this truth and they accept their fate. However, Divina faces a great challenge as she is her engagement is arranged by her parents to another man in order to save their family fortune. Marco enourages Divina to run away and flee to Manila. He also makes her promise to meet him on March 29, 2006. Divina agrees and tells him that she will wait for 49 years to fulfill her promise.

In the end, will two people’s love transcend the barriers of time?


Cast of Characters

Production notes

  • Philippine Megastar Sharon Cuneta, supermodel, Ruffa Gutierrez, Film Matriarch, Lily Monteverde said the film is a success for the Philippine Film industry.
  • The film Earned nearly 100 million pesos in the box office a rare feat for A filipino film that is not an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival, the feat is also shared by Vic Sotto's film Ispiritista.
  • Love Radio, Hanford, Regent Food Products, Tape productions & Myra e hand & body lotion also shared to the success of the film.
  • Regal Films Matriarch, Mother Lily Monteverde & TAPE productions owner, Tony Tuviera also hailed the film as a succes to the Philippine film industry.
  • The cast are from GMA-7's top rating primetime series, Dingdong Dantes, Karylle, Chinggoy Alonso, Ian Veneracion, (Encantadia). Sandy Andolong (Darna), Paolo Contis, Isabel Oli & Dion Ignacio (Sugo)
  • The original choice to portray Dingdong's sister in this film was Starstruck 1 Avenger Nadine Samonte who is Dion Ignacio's screen partner, but was later replaced by Isabel Oli.
  • The Theme song of the movie that also carries the title was sung by Janno Gibbs & Jennylyn Mercado, but the song has a pop version included in the soundtrack which was sung by Pinoy Pop Supestar batch 1 finalists, Michael Garcia, Brenan Espartinez & Charmaine Piamonte, the pop version of the song can be heard at the main menu of the DVD format of the movie & the ending of the movie as well.
  • This is the last project of Dingdong Dantes that Hanford sponsored him with, he later move to Bench after Hanfored dropped him from the lineup of its endorsers.

Soundtrack

GMA Records released an original motion picture soundtrack prior to the film's playdate.

1.) Moments of Love - Music Video (feat. Jennylyn Mercado & Janno Gibbs)
2.) Moments of Love - Suite
3.) Moments of Love - Jennylyn Mercado & Janno Gibbs (originally sung by After All)
4.) Sana'y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan - Karylle
5.) Moments of Love (Pop Version) - Brenan Espartinez, Charmaine Piamonte & Michael Garcia
6.) Sana'y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan - Instrumental Version
7.) Moments of Love (New Age Version) - Agatha Obar
8.) Marco - Iza Calzado, Karylle & Dingdong Dantes
9.) Give Me One More Chance - Sipol
10.) Moments of Love (Pop Version) - Minus One

Awards & Nominations

  • Nominated and Awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the 2007 New York Festival Film and Video Awards
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