Single Bells
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFifth Solomon
Screenplay byFifth Solomon
Story byFifth Solomon
Produced by
Starring
Edited byNoah Tonga
Music byJessie Lasaten
Production
companies
TinCan Productions
Black Cap Pictures
Release date
  • April 8, 2023 (2023-04-08)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Single Bells is a 2023 Philippine black comedy film starring Alex Gonzaga and Angeline Quinto. It was directed by Fifth Solomon under TinCan Productions and Black Cap Pictures.

Premise

Rose Ann (Alex Gonzaga) vows to remain single forever after being stood up by his ex-fiancé on her wedding day and commits to take care of her handicapped mother. Rose Ann later meets her former lover at a radio station she works as a voice talent. The film delves on whether Rose Ann would or would not give the man another chance.

Meanwhile, Rose Mae (Angeline Quinto) is a desperate to be in a romantic relationship. She is a frequent user of dating apps and a frequent attendee of speed dating events. She eventually finds a match but realize that the man may be too good to be true.

Both Rose Ann and Rose Mae would befriend each other and join the Single Bells Organization, a self-love group for people who are single.

Cast

Production

Single Bells was produced under TinCan Productions and Black Cap Pictures. It had Fifth Solomon as its director and writer. Solomon cited his own experience of being single for eight years as one of the inspiration for the film remarking how people often would query him why he is not in a relationship and that that particular relationship status seemingly have a negative connotation in society.[1][2]

Release

Single Bells premiered in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the eight official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival which began on April 8, 2023.[3]

Accolades

Accolades received by Single Bells
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival April 11, 2023 Best Supporting Actor Aljur Abrenica Nominated [4]
Best Float Single Bells Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Baylon, Khryzztine Joy (February 24, 2023). "1st Summer Metro Manila Film Festival official entries announced". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ "'Single Bells'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Eight official entries of 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival". Manila Bulletin. February 25, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  4. ↑ "FULL LIST: Winners, Summer MMFF 2023 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. April 11, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
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