Are you willing to go open in order to stay close? That is the intriguing question that resonated to those who have seen the trailer of OPEN when it was released online. The first collaboration between Black Sheep and T-Rex Entertainment, the film brings a modern romance to the big screen as part of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019.
Open is directed by Andoy Ranay, his latest work after the iWant Original Series Call Me Tita. Ranay brings together JC Santos and Arci Munoz for the first time in a film. The two have been long-time friends after working together during their early days as part of a theater group at the University of the Philippines. The film was written by Wanggo Gallaga (Sonata), Dwein Baltazar (Oda sa Wala) and Katherine Labayen (Exes Baggage) in order to capture the real and rawness of relationships through the lens of all genders.
In the film, Munoz and Santos will play Rome and Ethan, a couple who have been together for 14 years. He is the love her life, and she is his number one supporter. They are each other's firsts, and to their friends, they are the perfect couple. When the two begin to feel that their relationship has gone stale, they explore the idea of going open. It's something Ethan wants to do, and it's the only way Rome feels she can keep her man.
They agree that they are allowed to have sex with strangers, but they are not allowed to fall in love. In a relationship built over time, the two begin to 'explore‘ expecting to salvage the exact same thing they are giving up. Open is a sexy and edgy romantic drama about the choices that we make and the risks that we take all in the name of love.
In line with the theme of this year’s PPP, ”Pamilya, Pagkakaibigan, Pag-ibig,” Open is fearless take on modern relationships for the new breed of Filipino audiences. This collaboration between Black Sheep and T-Rex Entertainment is a part of the companies’ efforts to celebrate the 100‘“ year anniversary of Philippine Cinema.
Open will start screening in cinemas nationwide on September 13.
The film also stars Ina Raymundo, Vance Larena, Sofia Andres, Troy Montero and introducing Ivana Alawi.
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