| Third World Romance | |
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| Directed by | Dwein Ruedas Baltazar |
| Written by |
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| Screenplay by | Reynold Giba |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kara Moreno |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Music by | Vincent De Jesus |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Third World Romance is a 2023 Filipino romance film written and directed by Dwein Baltazar.[1] Produced by Black Sheep Productions, it stars Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon.[2] It was released theatrically on 16 August 2023.[3]
The film is about Britney (Dizon) and Alvin (Aquino), blue-collar workers who meet at the height of the Covid pandemic. They become co-employees at a grocery store, but their budding romance is beset by persistent economic difficulties.
Cast and characters
- Carlo Aquino as Alvin, “a laid-back grocery bagger”[1]
- Charlie Dizon as Britney, “an outspoken grocery cashier”[1]
- Ana Abad Santos
- Gardo Versoza
- Archi Adamos
- Iyah Mina
- Esnyr Ranollo
- Xilhouete
- Brian Black
- Lady Morgana
- Junjun Quintana
- Donna Cariaga
- Milo Elmido Jr.
Production
The film was announced by Black Sheep Productions.[4] Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon was cast to appear in the film.[5] The trailer of the film was released on July 31, 2023.[6][7] The film was screened at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival[8] as the closing film.[9]
Reception
The series was reviewed by various other media publications, such as ABS-CBN, The Philippine Star, and Daily Tribune.[10][11][12]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Dwein Baltazar's Third World Romance caps Cinemalaya 19". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "PHOTOS: Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon lead 'Third World Romance' premiere night". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on August 21, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Three solid reasons why the film 'Third World Romance' is a must-see". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Cinemalaya closing film 'Third World Romance' more than a love story". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Carlo Aquino, Charlie Dizon star in 'Third World Romance'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Charlie Dizon, Carlo Aquino find each other amid struggles in 'Third World Romance' trailer". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "MTRCB summons 'Third World Romance' distributor, producer for use of profanity in trailer". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Cinemalaya 2023: 'Marupok AF' is opening film, 'Third World Romance' is closing film". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "'Third World Romance' to cap Cinemalaya 19". The Manila Times. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Movie review: Pragmatic love in 'Third World Romance'". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "REVIEW: Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon highlight the struggles of blue collar love in 'Third World Romance'". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ↑ "'Third World Romance' review: Insincere, superficial take on love and labor". Daily Tribune. August 19, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.