MMFF announces official 8 entries for 2023 summer edition

MANILA, Philippines – The Metro Manila Film Festival announced on February 24 the eight films that will be competing in its first-ever summer edition happening in April.

The lineup includes a family drama starring Coco Martin, a musical featuring the songs of Rey Valera, a romance directed by and starring Bela Padilla, and a two-character drama by Jun Robles Lana.

Here are the eight entries:

• Apag
  Director: Brillante Mendoza
  Starring: Coco Martin, Lito Lapid, Jaclyn Jose, Gladys Reyes
• Singlebells
  Director: Fifth Solomon
  Starring: Aljur Abrenica, Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto
• About Us but not About Us
  Director: Jun Robles Lana
  Starring: Romnick Sarmienta, Elijah Canlas
• Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko
  Director: Joven M Tan
  Starring: RK Bagatsing, Meg Imperial
• Unravel: A Swiss Side Love Story
  Director: RC delos Reyes
  Starring: Gerald Anderson, Kylie Padilla
• Here Comes the Groom
  Director: Chris Martinez
  Starring: Enchong Dee, Kempee de Leon, Awra Briguela, Xilhouete, Maris Racal, Kaladkaren
• Yung Libro sa Napanuod Ko
  Director: Bela
  Starring: Yoo Min-Gon, Bela Padilla
• Love You Long Time
  Director: JP Habac
  Starring: Carlo Aquino, Eisel Serrano 

The first summer edition of the MMFF will run from April 8 to 18 in cinemas nationwide, with the awards night to be held on April 11. The festival will kick off with the traditional Parade of Stars in Quezon City on April 1. – Rappler.com