
It's full of lines that young lovelorn gays can relate with, like Alex saying: "One of the scariest things about coming out is finding out if the ones you love will stay after nalaman nilang tomboy ka." A heartbreaking moment in the movie shows Jess telling Alex: "Kung kaya mo lang akong bigyan ng anak, pinakasalan na kita." No wonder "Bakas Bukas" won the Audience Favorite Award in the filmfest.
Direk Samantha says it took her sometime to cast the role of Alex, until she found Jasmine who's just perfect for the role. What advice would she give to gays who are scared and can't come out? "I was 23 years old when I finally got the courage to come out. Now, I always say that when you feel you're ready to do it, just don't be afraid as you kind of miss out on that part of your life if you'd keep on holding back."
"2 Cool 2 B 4Gotten" is a coming-of-age story set in Pampanga in the 1990s after the Mt. Pinatubo eruption. Khalil Ramos is Felix, a bright high school student who's aloof in school and friendless. Two Fil-American boys change his life, Ethan Salvador as Magnus and Jameson Blake who won as Cinema One best supporting actor as the daring Maxim. Under the direction of first-timer Petersen Vargas, this turns into a very dark story about hidden desires and questionable motives. More about this later since its playdate is on March 15 yet.
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