| Grandpa is Dead | |
|---|---|
 Philippine theatrical release poster | |
| Original title | Ded na si Lolo |
| Directed by | Soxy Topacio |
| Written by | Soxy Topacio |
| Produced by | Tony Y. Reyes Antonio P. Tuviera |
| Starring | BJ Forbes |
| Edited by | Danny Anonuevo |
| Music by | Noel Cabangon |
Production company | APT Entertainment |
| Distributed by | APT Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Grandpa is Dead (Filipino:Ded na si Lolo) is a Philippine satirical comedy-drama film[1] directed and written by Soxy Topacio.[2]
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza.[3] It was not accepted as a nominee.
Synopsis
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.[4]
Cast
- BJ Forbes as Bobet
- Manilyn Reynes as Charing Hernandez
- Gina Alajar as Mameng Hernandez
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores Hernandez
- Dick Israel as Isidro Hernandez
- Roderick Paulate as Joonee Hernandez
- Perla Bautista as Pilar
- Rainier Castillo as Jimmy
- Richard Quan as Kiko
- Mosang as Kapitana
- Froilan Sales as Domeng
- Phil Noble
- Diego Llorico
- Rhen Escaño as Lucring "Lucy"
- Karylle Quijano as Eves
- Dave Cervantes
- Arpee Bautista
- Perry Escaño
- Richard Jason Paje as RJ
- Tony Cruz as Juanito Hernandez
- Rudy Meyer as Mr. Cruz
- Manny Castañeda
- Caesar Cosme
- Pekto
- John Feir
- Gene Padilla
- Deborah Sun as Socorro
- Gigette Reyes
- Noel Cabangon
- Jess Evardone as Gustin
- Nor Domingo
- Edel Templonuevo
Sources: New York Times[5]
Production
The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Ded na si Lolo - Overview". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Ded na si Lolo - Production credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ↑ Lo, Ricky (September 23, 2009). "Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- 1 2 Medel, Fidel Antonio (January 13, 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
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