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.
