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This is an incomplete list of Filipino full-length films, both mainstream and independently produced, released in theaters and cinemas in 2017. Top ten grossing films [ edit ] The highest-grossing Filipino films released in 2017, by domestic box office gross revenue , are as follows:
- A Very Good Girl
- The Cheating Game
- Buybust
- Eerie
- Maria
- My Amanda
- Finding Agnes
- Love You Long Time
- Lola Igna
- Fan Girl
Directed by Peterson Vargas, this revenge thriller comedy follows Mercy (Kathryn Bernardo) who puts on a new unrecognizable persona, Philo, to return to extract revenge from her boss, business tycoon Mother Molly (Dolly De Leon), who fired year 5 years earlier. After getting close to Mother, Philo slowly begins to pull the Jenga blocks of Mother’s ...
Starring Rayver Cruz, Julie Anne San Jose, and Paolo Contis, ‘The Cheating Game’ is directed by Rod Marmol. It tells the story of young professional Hope, who works for an NGO she has built with her boyfriend. But her happiness is momentary as she comes across a sex tape of him with another woman, after which she breaks off her engagement and opts ...
‘BuyBust’ is an action-thriller film helmed by Erik Matti. The film explores corruption, violence, and the war on drugs in the Philippines. The plot follows an anti-narcotics special operations unit led by Nina Manigan as they conduct a buy-bust operation in the slums of Manila. The operation turns into a fight for survival as the team finds itself...
Written by Mikhail Red, Rae Red, and Mariah Reodica, ‘Eerie’ is a horror mystery thriller movie directed by Mikhail Red. The Bea Alonzo and Charo Santos-Concio-starrer revolves around an old Catholic school for girls, which experiences the worst tragedy since its establishment when a student dies in mysterious circumstances. Pat Consolacion, who is...
Directed and co-written by Pedring A. Lopez, ‘Maria’ is an action movie that stars Cristine Reyes, Germaine De Leon, and KC Montero. The titular protagonist is a former BlackRose cartel assassin whose execution orders are given by her allies just because she refused to complete the mission assigned to her. However, in a surprising turn of events, s...
Alessandra de Rossi’s ‘My Amanda’ is a romantic drama film that explores the intimate and sometimes overlapping themes of friendship and romantic love. The movie centers upon TJ “Fuffy” and Amanda “Fream,” two unusually close friends who have spent a significant part of their lives with each other. So, it is not a surprise that many feel that they ...
Directed by Marla Ancheta, ‘Finding Agnes’ follows successful businessman Virgilio “Brix” Rivero (Jelson Bay) who arrives in Morocco in the aftermath of her estranged mother Agnes’s (Sandy Andolong) death. She had left him 25 years ago and now he has the chance to find out about her and why she left. In the endeavor, he is joined by Agnes’ adopted ...
‘Love You Long Time,’ also known as ‘Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko,’ is a romantic-drama film directed by Jaime Habac Jr. The film follows Ikay, a romance screenwriter who is suffering from heartbreak. Her life takes a turn when she makes an unexpected connection with a man via an old walkie-talkie. Eisel Serrano brings life to the character of Ikay, w...
‘Lola Igna’ is a Filipino drama film directed by Eduardo Roy Jr. The film tells the story of Igna, a 118-year-old woman who holds the title of the oldest living grandmother in the world. She lives in a small village and is cared for by her granddaughter. Igna’s peaceful life is disrupted when her great-great-grandson, Tim, visits to document her li...
‘Fan Girl’ features Charlie Dizon, Paulo Avelino, and Micko Laurente and is directed by Antoinette Jadaone. It is a coming-of-age drama that revolves around teenage Jane, who finally gets to meet his idol, Paulo Avelino, although under unusual circumstances. She ends up in unfamiliar surroundings and gets to know the side of Avelino that she is not...
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- Birdshot (2016) Director(s): Mikhail Red. Writer(s): Mikhail Red, Rae Red. Cast: Mary Joy Apostol, Arnold Reyes, John Arcilla, Ku Aquino. IMDb Rating: 6.6/10.
- Heneral Luna (2015) Director(s): Jerrold Tarog. Writer(s): Henry Francia, E.A. Rocha, Jerrold Tarog. Cast: John Arcilla, Mon Confiado, Arron Villaflor, Joem Bascon, Archie Alemania.
- Goyo: The Boy General (2018) Director(s): Jerrold Tarog. Writer(s): Jerrold Tarog, Rody Vera. Cast: Paulo Avelino, Mon Confiado, Carlo Aquino, Epy Quizon, Gwen Zamora.
- BuyBust (2018) Director(s): Erik Matti. Writer(s): Anton Santamaria, Erik Matti. Cast: Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera, Victor Neri, Nonie Buencamino, Mara Lopez.
Oct 7, 2021 · Hello, Love, Goodbye (2019) Starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards. Watch it here. Two overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong develop a romantic relationship, but their dreams and responsibilities will get in the way.
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- Pan De Salawal (The Sweet Taste of Salted Bread and Undies) Aside from winning four awards at the Cinemalaya Film Festival 2018, Pan De Salawal also won the Best Film and Best Screenplay awards in the Low Budget Category of Spain’s Calella Film Festival.
- Fan Girl. Antoinette Jadaone’s Fan Girl swept 9 awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival 2020, including the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Lead Actor, and Best Lead Actress awards.
- Lola Igna. Lola Igna bagged four awards at the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019, including Best Film and Best Screenplay. The movie tells the story of the 118-year-old, grumpy old woman Igna who suddenly becomes a celebrity when she becomes eligible for the record of being “The Oldest Living Grandmother in the World.”
- Pamilya Ordinaryo (Ordinary People) Aside from bagging multiple awards at the Cinemalaya Film Festival 2016, including Best Film, Best Actress, and Best Director, the film also went on to receive a Gawad Urian Award as well as more prizes overseas.
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