Rainbow's Sunset
Rainbow's Sunset is a 2018 Filipino family drama LGBT-themed film directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Eddie Garcia, Tony Mabesa, and Gloria Romero.[1][2]
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Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
Screenplay by | Eric Ramos |
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Produced by | Harlene Bautista |
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Cinematography | Rain Yamson II |
Edited by | Mai Calapardo |
Music by | Emerzon Texon |
Production company | Heaven's Best Entertainment |
Distributed by | Solar Pictures |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Box office | ₱50 million (estimated) |
The movie is an official entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival, and bagged 11 awards, making it MMFF 2018's big winner.[3][4]
Plot
The film tells the story of 84-year-old Ramon who comes out as gay to his children, to take care of his cancer-stricken lover, Fredo. Each of his children has his or her own troubles and victories, and so does his wife, Sylvia and he was torn between his duty on his family, and his true love. In flashbacks, Ramon was a student funded by Fredo's family. He fell in love with Fredo, who helped him launch a political career. In 1969, their affair is discovered by Ramon's wife, Sylvia, who accepts Fredo when he assures her that he shares his love for Ramon with those he loves. In the present day, Ramon moves to Fredo's home to take care of him, scandalizing his adult children, who try to cover up their relationship when Ramon and Fredo show up at an event. Furious, the couple storm off. Ramon shortly dies afterwards and the children, realizing how much their relationship meant, accompany Sylvia who decides to care for Fredo in Ramon's place.
Cast


Main cast
- Eddie Garcia as Ramoncito "Ramon" Estrella
- Tony Mabesa as Alfredo "Fredo" Veneracion
- Gloria Romero as Sylvia Estrella
Supporting cast
- Tirso Cruz III as Emmanuel "Emman" Estrella
- Aiko Melendez as Georgina "George" Estrella
- Sunshine Dizon as Marife "Fe" Estrella
- Max Collins as Young Sylvia
- Shido Roxas as Young Ramon
- Ross Pesigan as Young Fredo
- Jim Pebanco as Benjamin "Ben" Cruz
- Albie Casiño as Jonel
- Sue Prado as Nena
- Tanya Gomez as Merly
- Marcus Madrigal as Andy
- Adrian Cabino as Jairus
- Zeke Sarmenta as Lara
- Noel Comia Jr. as Rufus
- Nella Marie Dizon as Bessie
- Ali Forbes as Cathy
References
- "Rainbow's Sunset ni Direk Joel Lamangan, pasok sa MMFF 2018". Philippine Entertainment Portal. October 9, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- Abanilla, Clarizel (August 3, 2018). "Sunshine Dizon excited to work in new Joel Lamangan film". Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- "TRAILER: MMFF entry Rainbow's Sunset features same-sex relationship among the elderly - PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub!". Push. October 16, 2018. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
- Severo, Jan Milo (December 28, 2018). "'Rainbow's Sunset' big winner at 2018 MMFF awards night". Retrieved August 19, 2021.