... I regret not having them. This film felt like a personal gift. My tears couldn't stop flowing last night. I almost jumped out my seat from joy seeing Dolly De Leon on screen. Yesterday was Philippines' Independence Day, and it was so special to watch Dolly slay. She spoke English with a Tagalog accent. That is extremely rare to see on screen. Others have worked harder to get rid of the accent their whole lives. Dolly just showed us up. Don't make fun of our fellow countrymen and stop correcting their pronunciation. My poor Father was grilled by my Mother continuously. Causing him not to even speak at all and share his thoughts. Speaking of my Father. The film deals with the topic of unresolved grief. My Father passed away during the height of Covid. The hospital was very generous with providing their iPad for 1 hr a day. My mom, aunts and uncle, close friends all spoke to my dad for 10 days. He was in a coma and it was tough to see him in that manner. On the 10th day he passed away. I didn't get to say good bye in person. Understandably, no one can visit. He was cremated shortly after. 3 days later when I picked up his ashes, it hit me hard not having closure. To say good bye in person.
- Why I couldn't stop tearing up last night. I feel so embarrassed, because I was in front of the actors and directors. I wish I was all the way in the back.
