Synopsis
A young man struggles with his desire to study art when his family thinks he's headed for premedical studies. Conflicts between Filipino traditions and expectations vs. personal dreams in the contemporary world erupt at his sister's debut.
Scores
Overall Score
33.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
10.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
41.2%
Review Aggregate
70.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 73% of 22 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, family-friendly, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedfamily-friendlygrittyromanticfunnycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Basco | 2001 | $65,000 | $115,000 | (est) |
| Tirso Cruz III | 2001 | $40,000 | $71,000 | (est) |
| Eddie Garcia | 2001 | $30,000 | $53,000 | (est) |
| Gina Alajar | 2001 | $25,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes719
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $1,745,778 | $3,092,324 |
| International | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $1,745,778 | $3,092,324 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $872,889 | $1,546,162 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $9,646,000 | $17,086,111 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $14,412,000 | $25,528,202 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $698,311 | $1,236,930 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $25,629,200 | $45,397,405 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $1,000,000 | $1,771,316 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $900,000 (est) | $1,594,184 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $1,025,000 | $1,815,599 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $1,805,000 | $3,197,225 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $200,000 | $354,263 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $4,930,000 | $8,732,586 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $20,699,200 | $36,664,819 |
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