Basta't Kasama Kita (film)
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| Directed by | Rory B. Quintos |
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| Cinematography | Joe Batac, Jr. |
| Edited by | Jess Navarro |
| Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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| Country | Philippines |
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Basta't Kasama Kita (lit. '"As Long As I'm with You"') is a 1995 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Rory B. Quintos on her feature film directorial debut.[1] Starring Aga Muhlach and Puerto Rican actress and Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres, the film follows Marinella (Torres), a European royalty who longs for an independent life by plotting a royal visit to the Philippines and then escape her security detail. In the Philippines she accidentally meets Alex (Muhlach), a jeepney driver who agrees to her plea to work as a housemaid in exchange for food and shelter; the two suddenly fall for each other.[2] The plot is similar to that of the 1953 film Roman Holiday, which starred Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.[3]
In a 2017 retrospective by CNN Philippines, Basta't Kasama Kita was selected as one of the best romantic-comedy films in the last 25 years.[4]
Plot
The films begins with a banquet for Princess Marinella of Bavaria (Dayanara Torres), she was invited as a speaker for the International Year of the Child. However, Ella is not living as a princess and wanted an independent life.
Meanwhile, in the slums of Manila, Alex (Aga Muhlach) adopted half-brother Paolo (Paolo Contis) who is now an orphan. Ella wanted to go around Manila, but was barred by security men. She sought the help of her Aunt Belle (Heather Rasch). The following day, Ella disguised herself as Ms. Thompson, however several havocks came, until she left out of the hotel. There she and Alex met.
Cast
- Aga Muhlach as Alex
- Dayanara Torres as Princess Marinella of Bavaria/Ella
- Paolo Contis as Paolo
- Smokey Manaloto as Brix
- Ruby Rodriguez as Sare
- Heather Rasch as Ms. Thompson
- Megan Herrera as Aunt Belle
- Bill Campbell as Chief of Security
- James Slowey as King of Bavaria
- Tony Carreon as Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Pocholo Montes as Mr. Garcia
- Gammy Viray as Police Officer
- Vangie Labalan as Carinderia Owner
- Josie Tagle as Minda
- Joe Hardy as Neighbor
- Babalu as Sgt. Baba (Uncredited)
Production
Under Star Cinema's film banner, Basta't Kasama Ka is director Rory B. Quintos's feature film directorial debut and fellow romantic comedy film director and colleague Cathy Garcia-Molina served as the assistant director.[1] The screenplay was written by Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, Don Cuaresma and Olivia M. Lamasan, from a story developed by Sineneng and Lamasan.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Director Cathy Garcia Molina does not want to work with big stars". Philippine Entertainment Portal (in Filipino). March 19, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
Ang huli ko pong pagsasama kay Aga, yung Basta't Kasama Kita. AD [assistant director] po ako doon. First movie ni Direk Rory [Quintos], with Dayanara Torres. It was...mga 1995.
- ^ "DIGITALLY RESTORED AND REMASTERED "BASTA'T KASAMA KITA"AIRS ON SUNDAY'S BEST AND SKYDIRECT FREE VIEW". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. January 27, 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Aga Muhlach, Dayanara Torres willing to work together again". GMA News and Public Affairs. December 2, 2006. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ "The 25 best Filipino rom-coms of the last 25 years". CNN Philippines. August 4, 2017. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
- ^ Mendoza, Abby (April 27, 2015). "14 Pinoy Movies for Hopeless Romantics". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
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