[SOFT STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
Stella, after everything we’ve been through, you still loved me.
Unless…
You loved me more than I deserved.
That’s what I will bring when I go.
But…I won’t be able to go in peace knowing you won’t be happy. Right?
Stella, I want you to be happy.
["FROM AFAR" INSTRUMENTAL PLAYING] Please. You have to promise me.
Promise me, okay?
You won’t stop until you find what makes you happy.
You understand? I want you to learn how to smile again.
Okay?
I want you to live a normal life.
Live normally.
Be free to love again, Stella.
["FROM AFAR" INSTRUMENTAL CONTINUES]
I love you so, so, so much.
You’re the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me.
["FROM AFAR" BY RITA DANIELA PLAYING]
It's been so long since I have felt
The warm embrace of sunrise
And the love we once shared
I never thought I'd ever feel this way again
But now, the past seems like a gift I've been given
You alone can make me feel so alive
The moon, the stars, I can see in your eyes
If lightning never strikes the same place twice,
how come this is what love conspired?
Hon?
Hon…
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING]
Hon…
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SOBBING SOFTLY]
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC CONTINUES]
I want lilies, carnations, roses, and orchids.
All white.
What? You don’t have carnation?
Yellow is the only available?
In that case, cancel my order.
I want my flowers to be all white.
And now you’re forcing me to get yellow flowers?
What will my guests say?
That my son’s wake is tasteless?
Mom…
Mom, let me handle it.
It will only stress you.
[UNEASY MUSIC PLAYING] Let me do the calling.
It’s okay, Stella.
It’s okay.
Mom…
I can…I can manage.
I can do this.
[PHONE KEYS CLICKING]
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello? The food should be ready before Roald is transferred to the funeral home.
And give us more food attendants that will serve for us.
What?
You don’t have enough people?
Why are you still in business?
Why don’t you just shut it down?
[SOBS]
[SOBS] [EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING] Why am I doing this?
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING] Why am I doing this?
Why?
Why am I in this hideous dress?
Mom…
Mom, that’s enough.
Please calm down.
You can talk to me.
I will understand, Mom.
Please, stop.
Really?
How?
Stella, I don’t understand what’s happening?
Why Roald?
Roald should plan my wake.
Roald should be the one asking why I am no longer in his life.
Children are the ones who should be burying their parents.
Not the other way around.
Why him?
I wish it was me.
I wish I had died instead of him!
[SOBS]
Why him? Why him?
I wish I had died instead of him, Stella.
Mom…
We need to be strong like Roald did when he was still alive.
Until his last breath, he never showed weakness for our sake.
He won’t be at peace if he sees us miserable.
That’s enough.
Please, stop.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC CONTINUES]
Stella…
[WAILING]
Darling!
Darling?
Darling!
Yeah!
Darling…
Darling…why are you yelling?
Don’t push yourself so hard.
You might give birth prematurely.
What’s the matter?
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
Roald has passed away.
[SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING]
Where did you hear that?
I have friends who went on a medical mission where Stella lives now.
Are we going to tell Atom?
Don’t. [EMOTIONAL MUSIC PLAYING]
I’m just thinking about Stella right now.
[EMOTIONAL MUSIC CONTINUES]
Gosh, I missed this.
Yes, sis.
I missed you, too. Even though we video call each other every day.
I missed you, too, Stella.
You’ve been gone for two years.
And, of course, I’ll make sure you make the most of your vacation.
Wait. We have to update Mom.
Yeah.
Wait.
Let’s call her.
She’ll be happy to see we’re finally together.
Yes!
[PHONE RINGING]
Mom!
I’m finally with Mutya, Mom!
Stella’s back!
[PLEASANT MUSIC PLAYING] How are you, Mom?
Have you already adjusted to your life in Alberta?
Dear…
I want to stay with you.
I don’t want to stay with your brother.
He’s so messy.
[GRUNTS]
He’s making me his housemaid.
Hey! Of course not.
I told you not to do anything.
It’s so messy.
You know her, Stella.
You can’t stop her.
Mom, be a little more patient.
I’ll take my vacation here in the Philippines for now.
Yes! I’m so excited, sis.
My friends and I will go hiking.
Join us!
She’s coming with us.
[CHUCKLES]
I’ll bring Stella with me.
Mutya, you’re always traveling.
You’re enjoying your life without us.
Stella, convince Mutya to come with you here in Canada.
Don’t you want to go because of your boyfriend?
It’s not like that.
Mom, let her be.
Let her be wherever she’s happy.
That’s why I love Stella.
Yeah, Mom.
Don’t be a killjoy.
Stella, enjoy your stay there.
I’ve prepared for this for a long time.
I will make sure to have fun.
Stella, wait.
Don’t forget to bring Pancit Canton when you go back.
And corned beef.
Hey, wait.
Don’t forget the coconut oil. I need that.
And what else do I want?
Oh, the one that looks like cacao?
What do you call that?
Cacao.
And the snacks that I like.
You know that!
[CHUCKLES]
Be safe, okay?
Be safe.
Yes, Mom. Promise.
I wrote it on my list.
We’ll hang up now.
We’re almost in Mutya’s place.
Bye, Mom. I love you!
Bye!
Bye, Rico!
Love you, guys!
Mutya, here's the stuff you asked me to get for you.
I bought them.
Yes, nice.
I even washed it.
Thank you, sis.
Wow, this seems…
This seems suited for hiking.
It will look good on you.
Try it on later, okay?
Yes. Perfect, I already have an OOTD.
Wow! By the way, Stella…
Come with us.
I want to. But can I sell my house first, before I go elsewhere?
I’ll let you know if I can come.
You don’t have to worry about it.
The one I’m talking to is a sure buyer.
Aren’t we going to sign the contract this Saturday?
Okay, I’ll think about it.
I’ll let you know.
By the way, sis, your old stuff is in this box.
You might want to check it so you can bring it to Canada.
Just try it.
Thank you.
I’ll be right back.
I’ll go to the convenience store.
I’ll be quick.
Okay.
Be right back.
[DREAMY MUSIC CONTINUES]
[SOFT STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
Grandpa!
Sky!
[PLEASANT MUSIC PLAYING]
[CHUCKLING]
Oh my! Kiss me!
[SMOOCHES]
One more, one more.
Oh, look at you.
You’re so big!
Don’t grow up too fast, my love, okay?
Because I’m not ready yet to have a teenage granddaughter.
[CHUCKLES] I’m still a kid.
I know!
[TEASES AND CHUCKLES]
Atom, thank you for doing this.
[CHUCKLES]
[GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING]
My baby.
[GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES]
I missed you so much.
I hope you missed me, too.
Sky…
Do you want to go up and see your room?
Yes, yes, yes, I do.
[CHUCKLES]
And then…ice cream?
Yes, I want ice cream.
Strawberry. It’s your favorite.
Okay, okay, then strawberry.
Let’s go.
[WHOOPING]
[CHUCKLES]
[EXHALES]
Hi!
Hi, sis!
We’ve already purchased our tickets to Sagada.
Everything is ready.
Don’t bring too much stuff.
Just bring a backpack.
That’s the thing.
[PLEASANT MUSIC PLAYING] That’s what I have been planning to tell you.
I’m having second thoughts.
Should I come with you?
I’m not close to your officemates.
Come on, sis.
My friends are so chill.
And for sure you’ll get along with them.
And my boss seems excited to see you.
He saw your picture.
And he seems excited to meet you.
Wait, wait, wait.
What picture are you talking about?
Are you selling me? So that you can get a promotion?
Of course not.
That’s too much.
I’m not selling you to get promoted.
It’s more like, you know, for a salary raise.
[LAUGHS]
Oh, salary raise, huh?
Stella, please come with us.
And I know you’ve been wanting to go to Benguet.
So, while you’re on vacation, grab the chance to do what you want.
Fine.
I’m coming.
There you go!
Pack your bag.
Bring a jacket because they say it’s cold there.
Oh, no. I didn’t bring a jacket.
I left everything in Canada.
How are you?
I’m doing good.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
I’m fine.
How about you?
I'm good, I'm good.
I'm dating again.
Your dad mentioned that.
Doctor?
Psychiatrist.
I was a patient.
Match made in heaven, right?
I figured I’d save money from my psych sessions if my doctor became my boyfriend. Right?
But he’s okay.
[DREAMY MUSIC PLAYING] Because every time we fight, it’s like…
It’s like a therapy session.
But you seem…happy.
I am.
And I’m so, so happy that…I get to spend our whole summer with our…with our child.
Thank you so much, Atom, for bringing Sky here…to be with me.
I missed her so much.
I never wanted to keep our daughter from you, but…
I know… and I understand.
I wasn’t ready to be Sky’s mother back then.
I had a lot of growing up to do.
And I needed to work on my mental health.
And you know, I realized a lot of hard truths about myself.
When I think about how I treated Sky…
And how I treated you…
I'm so, so sorry, Atom.
I'm so sorry for everything.
You’re not the only one who made a mistake.
Me, too.
I also had a lot of shortcomings.
But…maybe we’re not meant for each other.
Do you regret marrying me?
Everything we went through… right or wrong…
…has a beautiful outcome.
And that’s Sky.
And I will never regret having a kid with you.
Even if it means losing Stella?
[SOFT STIRRING MUSIC CONTINUES]
How are you and Sky?
She’s still awkward with me, especially when Atom is not around.
Well, that’s understandable.
You have to earn her trust.
But you know what? Earlier at dinner, I noticed she was already warming up to you.
Looks like she doesn’t resent you.
Atom raised her well.
Atom never said unpleasant things about me to our child.
There was a time I resented you for taking his side.
But now, I can see that it’s a good call.
Atom is the better parent.
He deserves full custody of our child.
It’s never too late.
You can still make up for the lost time.
She’s with you now.
Is Sky already asleep?
Yeah.
Wine, Atom?
Dad, you forgot.
Atom doesn’t drink wine.
He’s a beer drinker.
I’ll get you a beer, okay?
No need.
I’ll leave early tomorrow.
Where are you going?
I’m planning to go up north.
North?
Baguio? Ilocos?
Benguet.
I thought of having a vacation while Sky is here.
…even for just a few days.
I heard there’s a nice place in Benguet for stargazing.
He enjoys watching the stars, Dad.
When we were married, he had this nightly routine of going to our garden pond and just stargazing.
Oh, really?
Why?
Are you waiting for shooting stars?
[CHUCKLES]
I have a telescope.
You can borrow it.
No, thanks.
I’m not doing it anymore.
Why not?
Maybe I got tired of looking up in the sky. Looking at the stars.
I got tired of waiting and hoping that someday… a star would fall from the sky for me.
I accepted the fact that some things are not meant to be.
[SOFT STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
Welcome to Atok!
This will be your transient house.
How long will you stay here?
We’ll stay overnight.
It’s just a stopover.
We’ll go to Sagada.
Wow…
So, okay. Enjoy your stay here.
Thank you.
Wow, Stella. It’s beautiful.
[PLEASANT MUSIC CONTINUES]
[PHONE RINGING]
Hello?
Bro, how's your trip?
It's good.
I’m going hiking.
[SIGHS]
I’ve heard lots of foreign backpackers go there.
That place is cold.
It’ll be nice to have someone to hug.
You really are good, bro.
Wait. Stay here.
Stay here.
Let me talk to him.
What?
Let me talk to Atom.
What are you telling him?
Nothing!
I put it on speakerphone.
Atom!
How are you?
How are Czarina and Sky?
They’re doing okay.
They’re together.
They texted me.
They’ll go shopping.
And then they’ll go to a spa after.
It’s good that she agreed to go...
I can feel that Sky missed her mom.
And so did Czarina.
Is she now a good person?
Don’t you think she just tucked in her horn and tail?
Darling!
Why?
The kid hears you.
Sorry, I’m just concerned about the kid.
Czarina has changed.
She’s more calm, more mature.
She still looks finicky, but… her aura has changed.
It doesn’t look heavy anymore.
That’s good to hear.
[CLEARS THROAT]
By the way…
Have you received my message?
The picture of the jacket?
Yes, I have.
I got it.
I’ll look for it at the thrift stores in Baguio.
Hey, wait.
Atom… don’t bother to buy what Bong asked of you.
Please.
You went there to have fun, not to buy his wants.
Darling, wait.
I’m going to pay for it.
Still!
But if you’ll give it as a gift, then thank you.
Jeez. But how is it?
Is it cold there?
It’s getting a bit cold.
Oh…
Atom, you might find it there.
You know baskets? Native baskets.
Can you get some for me?
Oh, wow!
Nice!
Seriously? You’re also asking him to buy something for you?
That’s how you do it.
Oh. Say hi to your uncle. Come on!
Hi, Uncle!
Oh!
She’s so cute!
Atom, did you hear your goddaughter?
Buy strawberries for her.
Hi, Cheska.
Bro, I have to go.
I’ll get on the bus now.
I’ll keep you updated.
[DREAMY MUSIC PLAYING]
Stella!
I heard there’s a good restaurant near here.
Let’s go?
I don’t think I’m hungry.
You should go.
I’ll stay here for now.
Are you sure?
Okay.
I’ll get you food.
Do you have money?
Why? Will you give me?
I won’t say no to that.
I know that’s what you want.
I know your style.
You know me so well, sis.
I know you very well.
You can’t fool me.
Oh!
[CLINKING]
Do you want me to pick it up for you?
Yeah. Get it when you go downstairs.
Go on.
Thank you.
I’ll use the restroom first.
Okay. Be safe.
[DREAMY MUSIC CONTINUES]
["FROM AFAR" BY RITA DANIELA PLAYING]
It's been so long since I have felt
The warm embrace of sunrise
And the love we once shared
There are a lot of couples here, right?
[CHUCKLES]
Yeah. They’re a lot.
Do you already have a boyfriend?
Is he one of your officemates?
No, I don’t have a boyfriend yet.
I’m still searching.
[CHUCKLES]
Still searching?
How about you? Do you have a love life waiting for you in Canada?
[CHUCKLES]
No, nothing.
I’ve already retired from love.
I fell in love once.
It won’t happen again.
Wait.
Who are you talking about?
Is it Roald or Atom?
Your love story is like a film.
But it’s not finished yet.
It shouldn’t be the ending of your story.
It should have a sequel.
[GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES]
Mutya, go inside first.
I’m not sleepy yet.
I think I’m having jet lag.
I’ll take a walk.
Okay, sis.
But the bus will leave early tomorrow, okay?
Yes.
Oh, wait.
[DREAMY MUSIC PLAYING]
The landlady said it rains here at night.
You might need this.
Thank you.
Don’t stay out too long, okay?
- I’ll go ahead. - Yes, big sis.
Good night.
[DREAMY MUSIC CONTINUES]
Cheers!
Darling, I think I’m drunk.
[CHUCKLES]
Marijo, you bother us often.
Hello! You’re the only ones who are at home during weekends.
[COUGHS]
That’s how couples are.
We don’t go out on weekends.
That’s true.
We usually take some rest.
Making love.
Sexy time.
Hey!
What are you saying?
You mean snoring time!
Snoring time!
Yes, that’s what we have.
You know, Alessandro. You should never put your girlfriend and
my wife in the same room because they always bully me.
You’re right, actually.
Marijo bullies me all the time.
Huh? Why do you let her?
I love her.
Oh!
Whoa, whoa.
Whoa.
Honey, honey, honey, my hair.
What? What happened?
You’re stepping on it.
I’m not.
Your hair’s long.
Ugh, it’s a joke!
What kind of joke is that?
Well, anyway.
Don’t try to slander me because I’ve already brainwashed him.
Right, mi amore?
Ti amo. (I love you)
Alessandro is so sweet while you…are not.
You know what, Alessandro?
If it's ti amo for you, for me, I have my amo (boss).
Wow!
You’re so bossy.
For real?
I always follow your orders.
You’re so annoying.
Amo means boss because she’s the boss.
- Oh, the boss. - Yes.
Yeah.
See how Alessandro is?
You… you’re annoying.
The nerve of you to say that.
You know what, Marijo?
Honestly, you did the right thing not to get married.
Because it’s so frustrating.
What?
Frustrating!
Remember earlier?
It’s frustrating!
I’m just being honest.
Oh, no. What do I do?
[SHRIEKING]
[SHUSHES]
The kid. The kid!
What’s happening?
They have a daughter.
She’s sleeping already.
[SHUSHES]
Wait, wait, wait!
Congrats!
Thank you!
You guys are getting married?
Well, she said yes, so…
Wait. I thought you didn’t believe in marriage?
Well…I don’t know.
Maybe because I hadn’t found a deserving man before.
But now, I’ve found him.
Wow.
Gosh.
Darling!
What?
Didn’t you get offended?
It hurts, darling!
[GRUNTS]
Does it hurt?
You always make awkward jokes.
Stop. That’s enough.
[CHUCKLES]
No.
Congrats. And because of that…
Congrats!
Cheers!
- Cheers. - Wow!
[SIGHS]
They’re so sweet.
You’re so bitter, darling.
No. Kidding aside, Marijo, I’m happy for you.
Because, like the films you make, your love is a happy ending.
Thank you, Bong.
I never thought of getting married.
But…fate plays a different game.
When you think this is already your fate… this will be the ending of your life story…
and you accept it… it suddenly changes.
The ending of your life story suddenly changes.
That’s true.
Daddy, you know what?
Mommy has changed.
She seems different.
She’s not, like, grumpy anymore.
I’m glad you enjoy being with your mom.
Yes, Daddy.
And I’ve also met Mommy’s boyfriend, Uncle Liam!
Really?
Yes!
He’s awesome!
He makes me laugh, and he also makes Mommy happy!
I’m glad to hear that.
I’m glad you’re having fun with your mom.
I want you to be happy, too, Daddy.
I’m happy.
Because I have a beautiful, kind and smart daughter.
Thank you, Daddy. But I know you can be happier… like when you were with Aunt Stella.
I know you still love her,
You’re the one I love.
Okay?
It’s already late.
You should go to bed.
Okay?
Bye for now.
Good night.
I love you.
I miss you.
Good night.
[SMOOCHES]
I love you, Daddy! Bye!
[SMOOCHING]
[DREAMY MUSIC PLAYING]
Do you still think of me?
Is it still me you remember when you look at the sky?
Maybe you forgot about me.
I can’t blame you.
I pushed you away.
[SOFT STIRRING MUSIC PLAYING]
Hurry up, sis.
The bus might leave at any moment.
It will leave at 6 AM.
Let’s go!
Are you sure you didn’t forget anything?
Yes, sis.
I checked everything.
[DREAMY MUSIC PLAYING]
[DREAMY MUSIC CONTINUES]
[BREATHES DEEPLY]
[COIN CLINKS]
Is this your coin?
Uh…
[MELLOW MUSIC PLAYING]
["FROM AFAR" BY RITA DANIELA PLAYING]
[CHUCKLES]
You’re here.
[CHUCKLES]
You, too?
[CHUCKLES]
It’s been so long since I have felt
The warm embrace of sunrise
And the love we once shared
I left my umbrella again.
And I found it again.
You alone can make me feel so alive.
For the last time, I’m setting you free.
Thank you for being part of my life.
Stella, you know I love you, right?
But… you can’t stand up for me.
Our promises will never be broken again.
You and me until the end.
If it’s wrong to love you, then I see nothing right in my life.
I keep telling myself that I’m done with it.
But it’s still you!
It’s still you that I love.
You didn’t choose me, but my feelings for you remain the same.
Maybe we would be so happy if we ended up together.
Stella!
It’s my right to be happy.
And I hope that, someday, someone will love me unconditionally.
Someone who will love no one but me.
Forgive me, Stella.
Let go of me!
Stella, I love you so much.
You don’t love me!
Because if you do, you won’t fool me.
My world became brighter when you came.
I told myself, this is the love I’d give you from the start until the end.
He said I had no chance with you.
So we made a bet.
I said if it's heads, we’re MTB, meant to be.
If it's tails, NMTB.
Not meant to be?
If lightning never strikes the same place twice,
how come this is what love conspired?
Is it enough to love you from afar?
From today, I'll love the "us" before
The night is over.
The sun is almost up.
...I know I can be with you
I won't let go
I can't let go
From today, I'll love the "us" before
'Cause that's the only way I know I can be with you
I won't let go
I can't let go
Is it enough to love you from afar?
From today, I'll love the "us" before
'Cause that's the only way I know I can be with you
I won't let go
I can't let go
END OF LOVE BEFORE SUNRISE