Mano Po 2: My Home
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Directed by | Erik Matti |
Screenplay by | Roy C. Iglesias |
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Cinematography | J.A. Tadena |
Edited by | Manet A. Dayrit |
Music by | Von De Guzman |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Mano Po 2: My Home (Chinese: 我的家; pinyin: Wǒ de jiā) is a 2003 Filipino drama film directed by Erik Matti and the second installment of the Mano Po film series, followed by Mano Po (2002). It stars Susan Roces in the leading role. It was also the first Mano Po film that was not directed by Joel Lamangan. It was one of the official entries to the 2003 Metro Manila Film Festival and garnered five awards.
Plot
On a rainy night, Antonio Chan (Christopher de Leon) is killed in his car during a random mugging. In his lifetime, Antonio sired children with three different women: Sol (Kris Aquino and Susan Roces), the first wife, and non-Chinese; LuShui (Zsa Zsa Padilla), Chinese wife that was arranged to Antonio; and Belinda Ke (Lorna Tolentino), the concubine who is of Filipino-Chinese descent. His death divides his children whose parents harbor hatred for one or another, directed at Belinda in particular. Belinda and his half-brother, Johnson (Jay Manalo), hatches a plan to pin the blame on Sol, making it appear that Antonio's death was not random but premeditated.
Cast
- Kris Aquino and Susan Roces as Sol Parco-Chan (past and present)
- Christopher de Leon as Antonio Chan
- Lorna Tolentino as Belinda Keh
- Zsa Zsa Padilla as LuShui Chou
- Judy Ann Santos as Grace Parco Chan
- Carmina Villaroel as Janet Chan-Cua
- Jay Manalo as Johnson Keh-Cua
- Cogie Domingo as Lean Parco Chan
- Richard Gutierrez as Erickson Keh-Chan
- Alessandra De Rossi as Ingrid Keh-Chan
- Karylle as Rose Chou Chan
- Chynna Ortaleza as Yna
- Angel Locsin as Melissa Ching
- Zoren Legaspi as Rodrigo
- Efren Reyes Jr. as Madiang
- Crispin Pineda as Fidel
- Raquel Villavicencio as Atty. Chiongbian
- Orestes Ojeda as Pio Andres
- Val Victa as Atty. Lester Que
Production
While Susan Roces was the original choice to play the first wife, the Filipina Sol,[1] the role of the third wife was mired in controversy.[2] The contested role, the Chinese mestiza Belinda, was originally offered to Dina Bonnevie. However, Lolit Solis, manager to both Christopher de Leon and Lorna Tolentino, threatened to pull out her talents if the role was not given to Tolentino.[3] The role was ultimately given to Tolentino; Bonnevie, who would have played the role of the second wife, the Chinese immigrant LuShui, bowed out of the production citing that she would not fit the role of a pure Chinese character.[2] Zsa Zsa Padilla replaced Bonnevie in the film.
Awards
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2003 | Metro Manila Film Festival[4] | 2nd Best Picture | Mano Po 2: My Home | Won |
Best Production Design | Rodell Cruz | Won | ||
Cinematography | J.A. Tadena | Won | ||
Best Original Story | Lily Monteverde and Roy Iglesias | Won | ||
Best Float | Mano Po 2: My Home | Won | ||
2004 | Luna Awards[5] | Best Cinematography | J.A. Tadena | Won |
Best Production Design | Rodell Cruz | Won | ||
Golden Screen Awards[6] | Best Supporting Actress | Judy Ann Santos | Won |
Legacy
A famous line of Lu Shui (Zsa Zsa Padilla), "Ako, legal wife!", inspired the fourth Mano Po installment, Ako Legal Wife, which, like Mano Po 2, revolves around concubinage (albeit in a more comedic tone) and also stars Padilla as Chona. Jay Manalo also starred in the film as her husband Elton.
See also
- Mano Po (Filipino film series)
- Mano Po
- Mano Po III: My Love
- Ako Legal Wife
- Mano Po 5: Gua Ai Di
- Bahay Kubo: A Pinoy Mano Po!
- Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
- Mano Po 7: Tsinoy
References
- ^ Lo, Ricky (7 December 2003). "The brave new world of Susan Roces". PhilStar Global. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ a b Lo, Ricky (9 August 2003). "Dina airs her side". PhilStar Global. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ Aquino, Kris (9 August 2003). "Ate LT does fit the role". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ Santos, Simon (5 November 2010). "THE 2003 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: "CRYING LADIES" BEST PICTURE; MARCEL SORIANO AND ERIC QUIZON TOP AWARDEES". Video 48. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ "FAP Awards (2004)". IMDb. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ "Golden Screen Awards (2004)". IMDb. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
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