Hold Me Close (film)
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| Directed by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
| Written by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
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| Cinematography | Rain Yamson II |
| Edited by | Mai Calapardo |
| Music by | Paulo Protacio |
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| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Hold Me Close is an upcoming Philippine romantic fantasy film written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana. It stars Julia Barretto and Carlo Aquino.
Premise
[edit]Woody has spent seven years traveling worldwide to find a place to settle. He checks out Japan where he meets Lynlyn, who has the special ability to tell if a certain person will cause happiness or harm to her by merely touching them.[1][2]
Production
[edit]The film is directed by Jason Paul Laxamana.[1] It is a co-production of Viva Films and Ninuno Media.[3] Principal photography for Hold Me Close started around late March 2024 in Japan.[4][5]
Release
[edit]Hold Me Close is set to premiere in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024, as one of the official entries of the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was part of the second batch of film entries announced, or submissions that belonged to the finished films category.[2][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Krishnan, Ganiel (March 31, 2024). "Director gives glimpse of 'Hold Me Close' look test". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Metro Manila Film Festival announces last 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Amoyo, Aster (October 23, 2024). "Lima pa sa sampung MMFF 2024 entries inihayag na" [Five of ten MMFF 2024 entries announced]. Journal News Online (in Filipino). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (March 28, 2024). "Carlo Aquino, Julia Barretto start filming movie in Japan". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (March 28, 2024). "Julia Barretto, Carlo Aquino begin filming for new movie in Japan". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Asis, Salve (October 23, 2024). "Vilma, Juday, Vice, Vic, Piolo, Arjo, Julia, at Regal, may rambulan sa takilya!; bagong trophy sobrang bigat, solid na metal!" [Vilma, Juday, Vice, Vic, Piolo, Arjo, Julia, and Regal, had a rumble in the box office!; new trophy so heavy, made from solid metal!]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 24, 2024.