OctoArts Film's 'My Househusband: Ikaw Na!'

OctoArts Film’s entry for 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival is one of the most talked about movie in this year’s fest. Top billed by three gigantic names in the local entertainment industry – Judy Ann Santos, Eugene Domingo and Ryan Agoncillo in ‘My Househusband: Ikaw Na’. Directed by multi awarded and box office director and writer, Direk Joey Reyes – the film is a story of a couple who has a non-traditional set-up in that Rod (Ryan) takes care of the house and kids, while Mia (Juday) is the one who works for the family. Along the way, conditions arise that test the understanding and their relationship.

Rod and Aida (Eugene) build up a strong friendship and developed into a deep relationship. Eugene said ‘It will make you think about — or make that, rethink — the roles a man and a woman play in a marriage, the relationships between the opposite sex, the importance of and dynamics in communication, and so on. Makatotohanan ang kuwento ng pelikula at kung ’di niyo man makita ang sarili niyo kay Mia, Rod o Aida ay may kakilala kayo na kahawig ng buhay nung tatlo’.  She added that this movie is so special to her for so many reasons; one of those is for she plays a mistress – a first time in her career.

Direk Joey describes the film as a ‘real life’ movie. He added ‘Madami ng househusbands sa panahon ngayon who became one either by choice or circumstance — at alin man sa dalawa ang dahilan ay hindi ’yon masama. In the film, we explored the intricacies of being in the shoes of the househusband as well as the working mother.Nagbabago ang panahon at ito ang katotohanan sa ngayon sa madaming mag-asawa,’

Ryan and Juday’s roles turn into even more realistic approach in their characters in many aspects. They know exactly what it’s akin to to raise kids, to weigh career and family life, to continue to be best friends with significance to each other even after tying the knot, and to be clear on priorities and keep the sense of humor especially through thin. Direk Joey made a special note of the confrontation scene between Mia and Aida – “Kakabugin nila si Anne Curtis at Cristine Reyes in No Other Woman.”

What is so exciting about this film is the element of combined expontaneous talent of Juday, Ryan, Eugene and Direk Joey. They don’t need to prove themselves for the made histories already. Juday and Ryan’s market are perfect for today’s movie goers. Modern family setting is one of the most interesting stories today. Eugene’s addition to this film will really make your gas out. She never fails to make us laugh. What I think is the best element of this film is the realistic approach of their story. It somehow reflects your story, my story or the story of someone you know.

So come out of the crib this Christmas and spend a good movie to watch. Get ‘My Househusband: Ikaw Na’ on your top list. Let us support our local film industry.