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♪ And I don't wanna go on pretending ♪
♪ That it's gonna be a happy ending ♪
♪ If I should love again ♪
♪ Once I've learned to love again ♪
[clapping]
[girl sighs]
-[riveting drums playing] -[indistinct chatter]
-Mom. -Hey, what is it?
Have you seen my bracelet?
Which bracelet?
The one I always wear.
The one from Dad.
-[inhales sharply] I'll take a look. -[sighs]
[groans]
Oh.
I think we left it back home. Don't worry. We'll find it later, okay?
Mm-hmm.
[woman] Chona Velasquez?
-[man] You're up, Chona. Don't be nervous. -[Chona] Okay, Dad.
-[man] Break a leg. -This way, please.
["In Your Eyes" by Regine Velasquez playing]
[audience cheering]
♪ In your eyes I can see my dream's reflections ♪
♪ In your eyes Found the answers to my questions ♪
♪ In your eyes ♪
♪ I can see the reasons why Our love's alive… ♪
Lorina Dominguez.
-Over here. -[woman] You're on next. Please stand by.
♪ We're drifting safely back to shore ♪
♪ I think I've finally learned To love you more ♪
-[host 1] Who have we got next? -Okay, everyone.
Up next we have Miss Lorina Dominguez!
-[audience cheering] -[host 2 laughs]
Okay. Over here.
Director.
Here.
[audience cheering, applauding]
[instrumental pop music playing]
[audience murmuring]
[camera operator] Director, what do we do? Should we cut?
-What is going on? -I don't know. Hm?
Cut her off.
All right, on my signal, cut.
-[music stops] -[host 1 laughing]
There go the lights.
We apologize. We're experiencing technical difficulties. [chuckles]
[bright music playing]
I'm pleased to announce the winner of The Next Champion
is the one and only
-Chona Velasquez! -Chona Velasquez!
-[host 1 giggling] -Excuse me.
-[host 1] Congratulations! -[host 2] Congratulations, Chona!
[host 1] She was fantastic, wasn't she?
-[chanting] Chona! Chona! Chona! -Way to go, Chona!
Hey, I'll go grab our stuff, okay?
Mm-hmm.
[host 1] What a performance from Chona Velasquez, a worthy champion!
[host 2] She really has the voice of an angel, doesn't she?
["Di Na Ko Aasa Pa" by Introvoys playing"]
[in Filipino] ♪ I just wish That he will love you too ♪
♪ I won't get my hopes up again ♪
♪ If you come back… ♪
[man 1] Listen Without Prejudice.
-[man 2] Listen Without Prejudice? -[man 1] That's the title of the album.
See if they have it.
-[man 2] Is this it? -[man 1] What?
-[gasps] Oh, there it is. -Where?
Uh, hey there. Excuse me, miss.
Are you gonna buy that?
Uh, no. Actually, I work here.
Ah, I thought you were a customer.
-Did you want it? -Is that all right?
-Here. Do you need anything else? -Oh. That's okay. This was it. Thank you.
-The cashier's over there. -Okay.
Good thing she changed her name from Chona Velasquez to Regine Velasquez.
-I know. Regine Regine! -Isn't she absolutely gorgeous?
-Lorinski, come here. -[Lorina] Sir?
-She's incredible. -The best! Oh!
I'm a huge fan!
What do you think you're doing? Get back to your section.
I was just restocking the tapes. I even made a sale.
Huh. Good initiative.
[sighs]
[inhales deeply]
[melancholy music playing]
Hm.
Is there really no other option but to work overseas?
They're going to repossess our place,
and Emil left behind a lot of debt.
It's the only way. I have no other choice.
You'd be an illegal immigrant.
It's too much of a risk.
People do it every day.
I wish that I was rich,
so I could handle it.
But…
We have nothing. Nothing from Lyn-Lyn's dad.
He won't give us anything, not one cent.
But I'll do all that I can.
[Lorina's mom] Don't worry about me.
I'll make it through for my daughter.
[melancholy music continues]
All right, all aboard. SM North.
[woman] Here's my payment.
[horn honking]
♪ …eyes Found the answers to my questions ♪
♪ In your eyes ♪
♪ I can see the reasons why Our love's alive ♪
♪ In your eyes ♪
♪ We're drifting safely back to shore ♪
♪ I think I've finally learned To love you… ♪
And… cut! Good take. Let's get the next shot.
-Okay, Jocelyn, you stay there. -Okay. Sure.
We're gonna get another angle.
-Yes, director. Just a quick changeover. -Lyn, I'll be over there. All right?
[man] Stand by, everyone.
[indistinct chatter]
[man] Give me the camera.
Hey, cousin?
-Lyn-Lyn! -[Jocelyn] You ready?
-Sorry, I fell asleep. -That's okay.
Let's go. [groans]
[riveting drums playing]
-Yeah, that's right. -Excuse me, sir.
["Fix Da World Up" by MastaPlann playing over headphones]
♪ Don't judge me On the music that I'm making ♪
♪ Because we're Asian They say we can't flow ♪
♪ I'm out to prove you different I'm here to let you know ♪
♪ This world is mixed up There's something going on ♪
♪ If you don't believe me Then you didn't hear this song ♪
♪ This world is all mixed up ♪
♪ There's something going on ♪
♪ We better fix it up ♪
♪ Clean it up ♪
♪ 'Cause it's hard to love again ♪
[Lorina] Who was that?
There you are. What are you doing up here?
[laughing]
Huh? We've all been waiting for you.
Uh, nothing, Dad. What's over there in that building?
There was someone singing. She was great.
Maybe an entrant for The Next Champion.
Oh.
She could win it.
Who's that?
The girl who was singing.
Come on, let's go home.
Entoy, listen.
There's work to be done, and you're up here?
Quit fooling around. Come on.
-Are you coming? -All right, I'm coming.
-I'll take those. -Good evening.
-Where're you going? We're about to eat. -Hi.
-Hey. -Dad, wait. I need to check something.
[Entoy's dad] Hey, do that later. Come and have dinner.
[Entoy] Just give me a sec.
[Entoy's dad] Hurry up, we're eating.
[indistinct chatter]
["In Your Eyes" playing indistinctly]
[audience cheering]
CHONA VELASQUEZ THE NEXT CHAMPION '84
♪ Found the answers to my questions ♪
♪ In your eyes… ♪
Oh.
She didn't win?
[pop music playing faintly]
-Oh, damn it! -[clattering]
[manager] Hey!
Did something break?
-Here. -Uh, sorry. Sorry about that.
Don't worry. We'll take care of it.
Donski, aren't you gonna respond?
Where is your reaction, your emotion? Don't just stand there.
-My God, it's fallen. It fell. -Can you give me a hand with these?
Here, can you take those?
Sorry.
[Lorina] Can you check if it's broken?
-Sorry, sir. -Sorry?
-[Lorina] Check the other side. -Did he buy anything?
["Kamusta Na?" by Yano playing]
Son of a…
-[Entoy] Dad. -Hey.
How's your day?
Did they play our song on the radio? Was there any word from the record label?
Haven't heard anything.
Guess what, Dad?
I think I found her. [giggles]
Who?
[Entoy] I found Lorina!
-Who's that? -Her!
The girl in the painting I've been doing.
The one who was singing on the roof.
Now, I can finally finish it.
I'm glad you found her.
Have you found a job?
[laughs] I have a job already.
Really?
You don't make any money playing gigs.
Uh, well, just give it a little more time.
With a bit more practice and a little patience,
I know in my heart that we're gonna make it.
Still got your head in the clouds.
I'm gonna need some help finishing this lettering off.
My back is sore.
All right, Dad. I'll go get changed.
[upbeat music playing]
[clears throat] Hello.
Sharon Cuneta. This album is great!
Sure is. I'm getting it for my dad.
He loves old music. How much?
One-fifty.
Here. One-fifty.
Thank you.
My dad said that this album was what made Sharon Cuneta famous.
Just like Regine after she won that singing contest.
[chuckles] You know your Filipino music.
[Entoy] Yeah.
You too, right?
Weren't you in that singing contest?
Um, The Next Champion?
Wait a sec. You look familiar.
Huh?
You're the guy that knocked over the stand!
[Lorina scoffs]
And wait a second. How did you know about the contest?
From 1984?
-Uh, come with me. Come on, come here. -Uh… Oh. Did I do something wrong?
Lorinski, what's going on?
Uh, sir, he was stealing.
-Huh? -I'm telling the guard.
-Hey, what? I swear I paid for this. -I've had enough of your excuses. Come on.
What the heck is going on?
Where are we going?
Why would you say that? I didn't steal anything.
Tell me who you are.
How do you know all of that?
Calm down.
I'll explain everything.
Don't be so paranoid.
I'm not paranoid. Now talk.
[Entoy] 1984.
You were on the rooftop, and someone clapped.
Okay, I remember. What about it?
Well, I'm the one who clapped.
[curious music playing]
That was you?
[Entoy] Yeah.
I was really impressed by your talent, but I got embarrassed, so I hid.
And then you were gone.
I found out later that Regine had won.
What's it matter if I won or not?
And why do you keep coming to this record store?
I guess… I wanted to know why you never entered another contest.
-You're an incredible singer. -Wait a second. Hold up.
You know way too much about me. What's your deal?
Who exactly are you?
[chuckles] Sorry. My name is Entoy Mangarap.
Songwriter and vocalist in my band.
We're just waiting for our song to be played on the radio,
and then we'll be famous.
Hang on.
-[rustling] -[Entoy] Here.
Go on, put them on.
[in Filipino] ♪ I dedicate this ♪
♪ To my friends ♪
♪ To your friends… ♪
-[in English] That's you? -[Entoy] Mm.
-That's you singing? -[Entoy] Yeah, that's me.
So, what do you think? You like it?
It's all right.
Easy listening.
Pop rock.
All right, good luck with your band. I hope you guys get airplay.
Thanks, I guess.
[indistinct chatter]
[yawning]
Oh, it's unlocked.
Entoy?
-Hey. -[Lorina] Hey.
-[Entoy] What are you doing here? -Uh, I'm here for my cousin's taping.
And you?
They needed a guitarist on another show.
You really are a musician!
That's right. Did you think I was lying to you?
You're so paranoid.
Hey, I'm not paranoid.
Oh. [chuckles]
Lorina Dominguez.
I work at The Record Station,
I lost a singing contest in '84,
and now I'm a PA for my cousin, as in personal assistant. [laughs]
Are you done here?
Not yet. Gonna be a while.
I just went out because I was tired and it's so cold.
[Entoy] Uh…
[mellow acoustic music playing]
Would you mind if I stuck around?
Do what you want.
Awesome. Great.
Let's take a walk.
So, will you answer my question?
-Question? -Why you never entered the contest again.
[groans]
That was supposed to be my last singing contest,
kind of like my last chance to be discovered,
except I got so nervous, I froze.
I had no voice.
They even turned out the lights on me.
And you never entered another one?
Don't you wanna sing?
Of course I still wanna sing.
But it wasn't a priority for me and my mom, you know.
Oh. What do your mom and dad do for work?
[indistinct chatter]
My mom's long gone.
-In San Francisco. -[laughs]
She's a caregiver.
And as for my dad, he used to drive a taxi.
When he was alive.
Sorry.
Hey, it was a long time ago.
You know, if I had won that contest, my mother wouldn't have gone to San Fran.
Don't be like that.
Your mom just wanted to give you a bright future.
That's right.
How about you?
What does your future hold?
-Nothing! [laughs] -[laughing]
-Wanna sit? -[chuckles] All right.
Nothing. Zilch.
No matter how old I get, my dad never stops worrying about me.
He always says there's no money in music.
[laughs] And your mom?
She always believed in me.
When she was alive.
Sorry.
Long time ago.
I was in high school.
My mom got really sick,
and after she died, I started my first band.
That's so sad. Your mom never saw you?
That's right.
But it's okay, even though our duo never happened,
'cause in college, I formed A Band Named Tessa.
That was my mom's name.
-Oh, that's sweet. -[chuckles]
College? When did you finish your course?
I haven't yet. It's in progress.
I need to finish some units.
It's a Fine Arts degree.
It's what my dad studied.
But these days I'm busy with the band.
I've just finished up my service crew contract,
so now I can really focus on the band.
We really wanna make it big like Bon Jovi
with heaps of hit songs and hit albums, you know?
I wanted that too,
so I could make my mom proud.
I wanted to perform on a real stage, like a serious concert.
-Thanks. Thank you! -[Lorina] You know what I mean?
[pop music playing]
Thank you!
[horns honking in distance]
Hey, why don't you join our band?
What's my role? A PA, I suppose?
-Hell no! Lead singer. -What?
We could chase our dream together.
And how do you expect that to work?
I… We'll record a demo.
Then we'll get our song on rotation on radio.
Then we'll get famous.
Pretty soon, we'll play the concert you've been dreaming of.
Game?
All right, just slow down.
I'm gonna need some time to think on it. I'm busy, you know.
[mellow acoustic music playing]
-[Entoy] Hey, do you have a pen and paper? -[woman] Sure.
Here. For you.
[Lorina] Whose address is this?
Once you've decided, head there on Sunday afternoon.
That's where our band rehearses.
No pressure.
Got it. No pressure.
[mellow acoustic music continues]
[Lorina] This is it, just here. Thanks a lot.
Hey, Toy, do you know where our new bandmate is?
She's probably just having trouble finding it.
[bandmate 1] Huh. So what's her name?
-[Entoy] Her name? -[bandmate 2] It's not Meredith, is it?
[all laugh]
That's why I get stoned, so I can forget about her.
-But you still remember, don't you? -You mean Marie?
-Marie! That's hilarious. -Sir.
-Hey! -Hey.
-Sorry. Was I late? -Uh-huh.
-It's all good. -No. No, you weren't.
-Time is relative. -[laughs]
Uh, everyone, this is Lorina.
-Lorina, this is our band. Uh-- -[Lorina] Hello.
-[Entoy] This is Francis, our drummer. -Yo.
Francis.
-OD on guitar. -Hey, OD.
[Entoy] And this is Iggy, our bass player.
This place is Iggy's house. It's got a studio.
Do you partake in ganja?
-Don't, asshole. What are you doing? -Ah, that's okay. I'll pass. [chuckles]
[Entoy] You crazy?
Wanna have a look at the studio?
-Definitely. -All right, let's go.
The studio. This is where we rehearse.
-Sorry, it's kind of a mess. [laughs] -Hey, don't worry about that.
-I'll put these away. - It's nice.
-Can I put this down? -Make yourself at home, huh?
-Thanks. [chuckles] -Iggy Studios.
Uh, which of the songs have you learned?
-Give it here. I'll take a look. -Here. Pick one, any you like.
-Any song? -Yeah, anything.
Hmm.
How about this one?
-That one? Oh, hell yeah. -[chuckles] Okay.
Awesome!
Uh, hey, guys. You know the drill.
-Game? -[Iggy] I'm game.
[Entoy] Hey, OD, let's try it in B this time.
-You got that? B. -[OD] Did you say B?
[Iggy] Yeah, B.
-Good to go? -[Entoy] Good to go!
Let's jam it out. Have fun.
Let's go!
[drum beating]
[band playing "Ulan" by Rivermaya]
[in Filipino] ♪ The mystery of time ♪
♪ The rain falling on my shoulders ♪
♪ Under a festival of leaves ♪
♪ I took shelter… ♪
[in English] I told my wife I'd be home early.
See you at the next rehearsal?
You know OD?
He's got a family, but he never misses rehearsal.
[in Filipino] ♪ Carried back by the breeze ♪
♪ I'll just laugh ♪
♪ Why should I weep… ♪
[in English] This year, unless we get our big break,
this band needs to break up.
Well, luckily, it's not gonna come to that.
Because our big break is coming.
[in Filipino] ♪ And who wouldn't dance In the rain? ♪
♪ And who wouldn't go crazy in the rain? ♪
[in English] OD. Take it to G.
[in Filipino] ♪ A gift from the heavens ♪
♪ That took us in ♪
[harmonizing] ♪ A thousand memories ♪
♪ Carried by the drizzle ♪
♪ Hundreds of pictures ♪
♪ Flash before my eyes ♪
♪ Hundreds of memories ♪
♪ Brought back by the breeze ♪
♪ I'll just laugh ♪
♪ And why not? ♪
♪ My heart ♪
♪ Got played by the deranged ♪
♪ And the rain… ♪
[in English] Things are gonna be different now that we've got Lorina in the band.
So I passed the audition?
[harmonizing]
[in Filipino] ♪ And who wouldn't go crazy In the rain? ♪
♪ Rain, rain ♪
♪ In the rain ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
-[in English] Oh, that rocked! -Yeah!
[Iggy] Whoo-hoo!
[OD cheers] That was great!
-Aw, nice! That was awesome. -[all laughing]
-[Lorina] All right, this is me. -This is your place?
-Uh-huh. -Ah!
-Do you live here by yourself? -Wow, cool house.
No, with my aunt and cousin Lyn-Lyn.
All right, thanks.
-Oh, awesome. -Thank you. Get home safe.
-All right, see you. -Bye.
Uh, um, Lorina, wait.
What?
-Uh. -[Iggy] Mm-hmm.
[car door closes]
Can I get your telephone number?
[laughing nervously] Why?
You know, for when we have band practice.
-I can let you know when they are. -Okay, here.
[Iggy cackling]
Awesome.
-I'll be in touch. -Okay. See you later! Thank you again.
-Bye. -See you later.
-Good night. -Okay.
Good night.
-Good night! [laughs] -Moron.
-I know what you're doing. -I don't know what you mean, dumbass.
-What the hell, bro? -Mm-hmm.
What?
We just recruited a new vocalist, and you're already trying to hit on her?
Remember, Entoy, we've been through this.
The last time you fell in love, we disbanded.
Bro, I give you my word. We will never break up.
-I'll never leave the band, all right? -[Iggy] You expect us to believe that?
I give you my word, guys. This is it. Believe me. It's gonna happen.
Have you ever heard of the Eraserheads?
We just wanted to write a song that…
that would express
the true feelings of the anonymous singer.
[telephone ringing]
-Hello? -[on phone] Hello, Lorina? It's Entoy.
Why are you calling? Didn't we just see each other?
Uh… uh, uh, we did! [laughs]
Are you hungry?
Say what?
Uh, I was wondering if you've eaten yet.
[Lorina] Um…
I ate already.
And you?
[giggling] Ah, oh, I've eaten!
[whimsical music playing]
What's your favorite Filipino song?
My favorite Filipino song…
I'll go with Basil Valdez, "It Rains When We're Together."
Oh, that one's great. My choice?
It really depends on my mood.
How did you decide on which song to sing in the contest?
Does it depend on your mood too?
Not really.
Um, it was my dad.
My dad used to decide which song to do in the competitions.
Maybe that's why I got so nervous.
That was the first competition that I entered without my dad.
Mm. Sounds nerve-wracking.
If we were singing together, would you get anxious?
I don't think you would.
And why is that?
'Cause you'd have me.
And… I'd be by your side the whole way.
I'll never leave.
[mellow acoustic guitar music playing]
[Lorina hums]
-Oh, oh, I know that. "Line to Heaven." -[chuckles]
Uh-huh. It has really easy chords. It's the only song I know.
I think I mentioned, I'm not great.
What? You sounded good.
Not nearly as good as you.
Actually, I have something to tell you.
What is it?
I still need to finish some units.
-[whimsical music playing] -[both laughing]
So where are you from? What province?
From Iligan.
So you're a Visayan? Do you speak any Visayan?
A little bit, just a few things.
How do you say, um, "good morning?"
Maayong buntag.
-[giggles] -That's right.
Hey, look, I already taught you something!
That's right. Tell you what.
Next time, I'll teach you something.
Like what?
I'm not sure yet. I don't know. I'll think of something.
I'm looking forward to it. You're something else.
[Donski] Who is your crush?
[riveting drums playing]
I don't have a crush.
Huh. That's weird.
Lorinski.
-Do you know that guy? -[Lorina] Let me see if he needs any help.
What's he doing? Is he gonna buy anything? Anyway…
-Hey! -Hey.
Are you gonna make a purchase?
I won't make a purchase.
Then what are you doing?
Waiting for you to finish.
You nuts? I have a really long shift.
I know. I'm waiting for you to finish, to walk you home.
Why would you do that? [scoffs]
Come on.
Do I really have to say it?
That's okay. I got the message.
[chuckling]
[chuckling] All right, uh…
I'll wait for you outside. Your boss looks angry.
I'll be back later.
Sure. Do what you want.
All right then.
Okay, see you later.
[Lorina] What?
[romantic music playing]
-Here, let me get that for you. -It's not heavy.
-Hey. I said I'll get it. -Do you think I'm that fragile?
[jeepney barker] All aboard, everyone. Let's go, let's go.
[romantic music fades]
-[woman] This really suits you. -All right, come on.
-There's Lyn-Lyn. Hey. -This is so cool.
-Uh, I brought food. -[gasps] Ah, that's great!
Your timing's perfect. I'm so hungry. Thanks for that.
Lyn, this is Entoy.
-Entoy, meet Lyn-Lyn, my cousin. -Hello.
Hello!
[whispering] Hey, cousin, is he the guy who keeps calling?
[whispering] Of course.
Why are you whispering? He's right next to me.
Of course it is, and he's here to walk us home.
-[Jocelyn] Really? -Mmm.
Ah, they said that the taping's been delayed
and we could be here until dawn.
Is that all right?
That's fine.
-We're not tired at all, right? -[Lorina] Mm. Mm.
You sure that's all right?
-Don't worry. We've got this, right? -Mm.
[man] Mr. Arnel, can you give me a hand setting this up?
We need to move the camera. Grab the cable.
[Mr. Arnel] I'm on it, director.
[funky music playing]
-[man] Can I get a hand over here? Thanks. -[snoring]
[Mr. Arnel] Director, we're in position. Ready when you are.
[Entoy snores]
[mellow music playing]
-[Entoy] Hey! What if they see us here? -Come on. Trust me, they won't.
-[Entoy gasps] -[laughs] Come on.
-[Entoy] Whoa! [chuckles] -[Lorina] Pretty cool, huh?
This place is wild. How did you find it?
I heard about it from Jim. He's one of the guards.
I come here sometimes when I'm waiting for Lyn-Lyn.
[chuckles]
Unbelievable.
All right, we're even now. You taught me about this place.
Good. I'm glad!
[Lorina laughs]
Ooh.
Hey, isn't this…
[chuckles]
All right, guess who?
Zuma. That's so easy!
-Give me a challenge next time. -[laughs]
Here, look at this. Do you know who this is?
Recognize him?
Ahh! A demon!
-[laughs] -[Entoy] Oh!
How could you do that to a baby?
-That is not a baby. It's Satan. -[Lorina] What do you mean?
-Just look at it. -[Lorina] It's so cute.
-[growls, laughs] -Keep it away from me!
-[Lorina continues laughing] -My heart just stopped! [panting]
[laughs]
Okay, uh, I think I remember. All right, game on.
-[Lorina] Game on. Seven each. -We get seven?
-[Lorina] Yeah. -Okay.
She's a real pro, Jocelyn. Does she often work this late?
[Lorina] Yeah, but she's used to it.
It's her playground, this studio.
One day, when our band gets its break,
I'll make sure we get the perfect green room.
[Lorina] I think being famous is scary.
Like, really famous.
The world around you isn't your own.
Your entire motivation becomes what others want from you
and what they expect you to do.
You have to come up with gimmicks.
You have to be controversial to stay relevant.
It sounds exhausting.
[sighs] What about you?
Are you ready for that kind of life?
Sure.
Whatever it takes.
Don't forget about all the benefits.
When you're famous, you have more connections, more privileges.
Everything will be easier when we're famous.
Anything we want, whatever we wanna do, we can.
But it's not exactly permanent fame, is it?
What about when fame ends? Then there's nothing left.
Come on. You sound exactly like my dad at the moment.
Lorina, think positive.
There's always a way to make it work,
especially if you really love what you do.
You'll never get tired.
[gentle piano music playing]
Okay.
But, between you and me,
if its too much pressure, let's not do it.
You got it.
[woman] Mercy, can you take this?
[sighs] It's so hot out.
-Auntie! -Oh! Do we have a guest?
-Mm-hmm. -Hm?
Mwah!
I'm gonna work on my assignment.
-[aunt] Mm-hmm. -All right, see you.
Auntie, this is Entoy. Entoy, this is Ester.
Her daughter's Lyn-Lyn.
-It's a pleasure. -Mm. Ah.
Oh!
Is this the boy who's always calling Lorina?
-Uh… [chuckles] I am. That's me! -[Ester] Hmm.
I've heard a lot about you from Lyn-Lyn.
Promise me right now that you're not going to hurt Lorina.
-Auntie! -What? It's better to know, right?
And I promised your mother that I'd look out for you.
Don't worry, Aunt Ester. I promise I'll take good care of Lorina.
[Ester] Hmm.
-He's a fast learner! Hmm. -See, there's nothing to worry about.
All right. I'll leave you to it.
[exhales deeply]
Dad?
Come on.
[Entoy's dad clears throat]
Uh, Dad. This is Lorina.
She's the newest member of our band.
-[in Visayan] Good morning. -[in English] My dad.
[in Visayan] Oh, you're Visayan?
Uh, what? What's that mean?
She's not, Dad. She only knows that phrase.
Oh, right. Uh, come in.
Is that Sharon Cuneta?
Uh, yeah. I've painted her so often that I can do it from memory.
[chuckles] Oh, I've heard from Entoy that you're a really big fan of Sharon.
[mischievous music playing]
That so?
A big fan, huh?
[music ends]
Lorina, I only said that because I wanted you to notice me.
-[laughs] -Sorry.
Entoy, have you been telling lies?
I owned up to it and said I'm sorry.
Hey, look. What's that one?
Oh, uh, you're not supposed to see that yet.
-[Entoy's dad] Entoy. -Yeah?
Can you get the paint that I mixed from upstairs?
All right, Dad. Lorina, wait here.
Okay.
[paint mixing]
-You're a really good painter, Ben. -[Ben] Thank you.
Entoy tells me you've been doing this a long time.
Oh, uh, I've been doing it since the '70s.
My first job when I moved from the countryside
was delivering film reels.
I met someone who painted movie posters, and I set up my own business.
Looks like another all-nighter.
Mom! Dad!
You've been working hard.
Don't worry. I've got this.
[mellow music playing]
-Come on, it's time for dinner! -Go get cleaned up.
[Ben] Things were good back then.
Nowadays,
there's not much work.
I don't know if there's still a place for us in the Philippines.
Don't lose hope, Ben. Your work is important.
I'm always saying to Entoy…
time passes so quickly.
One day,
you can be on top of the world.
And then,
a day later, you fall to the ground.
And everything comes crashing down.
Come here. I'll show you something.
It isn't done yet.
-Here. -Whoa!
-It's great! You made this? -You like it?
-It's so good. -[laughs]
I still need to paste these on.
-It's amazing. -[chuckles] Thanks so much.
Entoy…
Do you think that your dad's clients will come back?
Of course. My dad is an excellent painter.
Why? What did he tell you? Don't listen to him.
He's got a lot on his mind.
The older he gets, the more he starts to worry.
Here, take a look.
I WON'T GIVE UP ON YOU
This is our new single.
-Ah! You wrote this? -Mm.
I've finished the lyrics, but it still needs work.
I'll teach it to you guys at rehearsal.
And then we should record.
Then we can distribute it to radio stations, and like that, airplay.
Uh, what if it doesn't get airplay? What happens then?
Don't worry. I've got a backup plan.
Prod night.
-Prod night? -Mm.
What's that?
[Entoy] It's like a concert with lots of different bands and artists,
and all of them perform on the night.
We'll invite artist managers, A&R reps and labels,
and if they like our performance, then we'll get signed.
That's prod night.
Um, we'll be taking the stage?
Mm.
Like a concert?
[tense music playing]
Pretty much, but in a smaller venue.
-[Entoy continues speaking indistinctly] -[host] Up next, Miss Lorina Dominguez!
-[audience applauding] -[tense music intensifies]
[microphone feedback]
[breathing heavily]
Lorina, you all right?
What's going on? Here, sit down. Sit down, sit down.
Hey, it's okay. Relax, just relax. I'm right here.
Hey, it's all right. Uh, just relax, okay? Relax.
[continues breathing heavily]
Entoy, what if this happens on prod night?
What if I can't even sing?
That won't happen, Lorina.
Relax, okay?
We've got this.
You can do it. Relax, okay?
[breathing heavily]
[Entoy] I'm right here, Lorina. Yeah?
[Lorina exhales deeply]
[both singing in Filipino] ♪ I won't give up on you ♪
♪ I'll reach you No matter where you are… ♪
-[in English] Uh, this is our studio. -Sick.
[in Filipino] ♪ Even if my pockets are empty ♪
♪ And my voice gives out ♪
♪ I'll never give up on you ♪
♪ I won't give up on you ♪
♪ I'll reach you no matter where you are ♪
♪ Won't give up ♪
♪ Even if my pockets are empty And my voice gives out ♪
♪ I will never give up on you ♪
-[squeals, giggles] -[in English] Nice one! [laughs]
The apparition that is being investigated at La Union…
[Iggy] That's a pretty good gimmick. Instant fame.
[news anchor] Blood appeared to drip
from a statue of the Virgin Mary, accompanied by bright lights…
Miracles do happen.
-Hey. Sir. -I'm kidding.
Your songs are really good. I think you'll like it.
Approved.
Say no to drugs, huh?
[laughing]
-Sir, thank you! -Thank you so much. Did you add reverb?
-[scoffs] Come on. -Thank you!
Thank you, sir! [giggles]
-Hey, give us a look! -Look at that!
Yay!
-Let me see. -We did it! Here.
-Take a look. -Give me, give me, give me, give me!
-Hey, Iggy, try not to lose it. -[laughing]
-[OD laughing] Our first record! -[Francis whooping]
Entoy, what if nothing happens with the band this year?
It'll happen.
You know that I've got a plan, right?
Have faith.
I know our band has what it takes.
Especially you, Lorina.
[mellow music playing]
[scoffs] Really?
It's true.
From the start,
since I first heard you practice on the rooftop,
I couldn't help but admire you.
Anyway…
I think I've loved you ever since.
That was fast.
What?
You don't believe me.
I don't know.
Will you give me your hand?
Why?
Just give it here.
Wait, what is this? What are you doing?
Trust me, Lorina. Don't be scared. Give it here.
I'm not ready, Entoy.
-I can't. -Nothing bad's gonna happen. Just give it.
[Lorina sighs]
Lorina,
if you still don't believe that my love is real…
[Lorina exhales]
You're making me nervous.
-[Entoy] Just listen to this! -[Lorina groans]
-You idiot! You freaked me out. -[laughing] What? Why?
-Oh. -I worked hard on it.
When did you put this together?
TO LOVE AGAIN RAIN
You put in so much work.
I started on it after I first saw you at The Record Station.
That's the second tape. The first one got ruined.
When you love what you're doing, it doesn't even feel like work.
[Lorina chuckles]
-These are all my favorite artists. -Mm.
Check out side B.
WHEN I MET YOU - I REMEMBER YOU I WILL WAIT FOR YOU
[Entoy] Do you need me to spell it out?
Or can you tell why I chose those songs?
That's okay.
-[Entoy chuckles] -I love you right back, Entoy.
["Ligaya" by Eraserheads playing]
-You mean that? -[giggles]
-You're not messing with me, are you? -[laughs] No way, I promise.
-I promise! -You love me too?
-Mm-hmm. -[both laugh]
[in Filipino] ♪ How many more songs Do I have to sing… ♪
[in English] Even when my hair turns gray, will you love me still?
-Whoever you are! -[both laughing]
[clearing throat]
-[Ester] Entoy! -Ah, hello.
-It's getting late now. -Hi, good evening. Oh. [chuckles]
-Probably head home. -Time to leave.
-I was just leaving. -He was about to leave.
-I should head home. -You're leaving?
[Entoy] Okay, I'm heading off.
-All right. -Well, good night.
-[Ester] Okay, good night. -Oh, good night then.
-Night, Lyn-Lyn. -Good night.
[in Filipino] ♪ My love ♪
♪ How many more bottle caps Do I have to collect ♪
♪ My love ♪
I WON'T GIVE UP ON YOU A BAND NAMED TESSA
♪ I'll do anything, even your thesis… ♪
[in English] Okay. Come on.
Where do you think you're going?
Uh, can you let us up to Crib FM,
so we can give them our demo?
Can I see some ID?
We don't have any ID.
I can't let you upstairs without any ID.
Okay then, we'll be right back.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
[in Filipino] ♪ Because my heart has no fears… ♪
♪ That we’ll live In peace and pure happiness ♪
[in English] Okay, ready?
Come on, let's go! Hurry.
Iggy, Iggy, wait here, okay?
Quick, let's go. [laughing]
-Hey! I think I'm injured. -Here it is.
-Come on, hurry. -[laughs]
See? We made it. We made it.
This way.
Hey, miss? A Band Named Tessa.
[woman] Okay, thanks.
A Band Named Tessa.
A Band Named Tessa. A Band Named Tessa.
As soon as you hear the DJ announce the name of our band,
press both of these buttons, play and record, simultaneously.
Simple as that.
Uh, did they play it yet?
Not yet.
[flickering]
[Lorina sighs]
I can't believe how exhausting that was.
All that effort and time just for a chance at getting airplay.
And we still don't know if they'll play it.
Not all songs get radio play.
That's the industry. That's just how it works.
I just had a thought.
What if we send our demo as a letter?
-Uh, what do you mean? -As a letter.
We could send a letter to the radio stations with our demo.
Here, I'll show you.
Huh? Sent.
Isn't that easier?
That could work.
[sighs]
-[OD] No. -[Iggy] Wait, so it's just me then?
-What's up, bro? -Hey.
-Hi. -How you doing? Have they played it yet?
[radio host] It seems some of the winners did not deserve their awards.
Not yet.
And my wife's been listening the whole day,
but she hasn't heard anything.
Nothing.
How long are we gonna wait? An entire week's passed.
Everyone,
me and Lorina have something to tell you.
We already know.
[snickers]
It's obvious, right?
You're a couple.
-[laughing] -You idiot. [laughs]
-What's so funny? -[Lorina laughs]
-No. -That's not it.
See this?
What's that?
We're playing this show.
[Iggy] Prod night?
-Now we're talking. Huh. -[Entoy] That's right. We're doing it.
Prod night.
Lorinski, you've been absent, you've been late,
you've been zoning out and losing focus.
Lately, your performance has been so poor
that I had to give Employee of the Month to Donski.
Do you know how desperate things have gotten?
When I'm in love, right, my focus gets better
and I actually work harder because life is just amazing, right?
'Cause love…
[scoffs]
["Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita" by Roselle Nava playing]
[in Filipino] ♪ I'll give my whole life ♪
♪ Just to see you happy ♪
-[in English] Hi, Entoy! -[music stops]
Sir, this is Entoy.
He's dating my cousin, Lorina.
Entoy, Mr. Santos, my manager.
Hi, good evening.
-Nice to meet you. -Uh, you can take a seat there.
Okay, thanks.
Okay.
Jocelyn, uh, are you good?
Yeah, I'm good.
[song resumes playing]
[in Filipino] ♪ Why do I love you? ♪
♪ Even when you ignore my feelings? ♪
♪ Even if you don't love me I'm still here ♪
♪ Loving you faithfully ♪
♪ Why do I love you? ♪
♪ Even when you have… ♪
[in English] Uh, Mr. Santos?
Uh, I'd like to invite you to our prod night concert.
[Jocelyn continues singing] ♪ How long do I have to endure this? ♪
♪ Oh, why do I love you? ♪
[Mr. Santos] Ah!
So you're in a band?
I am.
[chuckles] Lorina and I share the lead vocals.
Hm.
Interesting.
Uh, I'll have to check my schedule.
-I'll try my best, all right? -[Entoy] Thanks, sir.
-Thanks. -That's okay.
-Thank you. -No problem.
Hm?
-How'd it go? -All good.
All good? [chuckles]
[dogs barking in distance]
Good evening.
-Oh. -I'll do this.
Don't. I'll get it. You're home late again.
-Have you eaten yet? -Yeah, I've eaten.
-Let me give you a hand with-- -Don't. I've got it.
I know that you were out with Entoy,
but it still isn't safe to be out this late.
Especially for a young woman.
Sorry, Auntie.
I was just rehearsing with the band. That's why I was out so late.
You know, Lorina,
I don't wanna interfere with your plans.
But is this the life you really want?
[ringing]
Hello?
-[woman] Hello, Lorina! -[sighs]
Mom!
Mom, how have you been? I've missed you so much.
[Lorina's mom] I've missed you more. Oh, I've missed you so much.
But things over here are good.
Hey, tell me about your boyfriend.
He's very handsome!
[laughs] He's really nice. It's been going great.
And you, how have you been?
Don't worry, honey. I'm well. I've met a lot of nice people.
Well, that's really good to hear.
I hope I get a chance to meet them.
Actually, that's the reason for my call.
I just got the results of your college application.
You got in, Lorina!
[gasps] Are you for real?
[Lorina's mom] And I have some even better news.
I can cover your tuition fees.
You just need to take care of your student visa
so you can enroll for the coming school year.
[inhales deeply] Oh honey, we can finally be together again.
This is what we've been waiting for.
-[melancholy music playing] -[laughs softly]
That sounds great.
I've got to go, but we'll talk soon, okay?
Take care of yourself.
Love you, hon.
Love you, Ma.
[receiver clicks]
[music fades]
[indistinct chatter]
[fans screaming]
-Stand back, don't push. -Hello!
-Make some room, please. -Oh! Thanks.
Hey! Hey, Jocelyn, I'm next.
-That's so kind! Thanks. -[fan 1] Will you sign this, please?
Wait! Hey, Jocelyn, I'm next!
Just chill out.
[Jocelyn] One at a time.
-What the hell? Quit pushing! -I was here first!
-The hell you were. Get off of me! -Get in line! Get off!
[Jocelyn yelps]
Lyn-Lyn. Hey, just stand back. Just stand back, okay?
-It's my turn! -Jocelyn!
-Just stay calm. Just calm down, everyone. -[fans shouting]
-[Lorina] Lyn-Lyn, are you okay? -I'm all right.
[fan 2] Hey, stop! Get back!
-Back up now. Move, move. -[fan 2] Stop pushing!
-Over here! -[fan 2] Jocelyn, over here!
Get in. Get in.
-Bye bye! -Let's get out of here.
Give her some room.
[fans screaming]
[unsettling music playing]
-Lyn, for your arm. You okay? -Ah, thank you, cousin. I'm good.
[wincing]
My God, Jocelyn.
What happened to you?
It's nothing, Mom. It's just a scratch.
Don't make a big deal out of it. It's just part of accommodating the fans.
[Ester] How can your fans treat you like this? It's terrifying!
What if next time it's… it's even worse?
[Jocelyn] I'm fine, Mom. Really.
[rock music playing]
[in Filipino] ♪ You bastard ♪
[audience cheering]
[in English] Make some noise!
Put your hands in the air!
-You rock! -[music ends]
[audience cheering, applauding]
Hell yeah.
Let's give it up for Band of Fools one more time!
-I can't hear you. -[audience cheering]
I'm very excited to introduce our next band tonight,
A Band Named Tessa!
[audience cheering]
Thanks, dude.
Thanks for that.
[audience speaking indistinctly]
How y'all doing?
[audience cheering]
It's great to be here.
-[drum roll] -[man] Yeah!
We're A Band Named Tessa,
and this song is called "I Won't Give Up On You."
Hope you like it.
Hey, hang on. Where's Iggy?
-[Entoy] Oh damn. -[OD] Come on. What are you doing?
I'm here. I'm here. Relax.
-Just chill out, okay? Chill out. -[Entoy] Where were you?
I saw Regine Velasquez and I got her autograph.
[OD scoffs] Dude, you've got to get your priorities straight.
All right, uh, sorry, sorry, We're ready now. Let's do this!
[scattered applause]
-Game. -You all good? Ready?
[audience whooping]
Check it out, it's Regine! [squeals]
[drum beating]
[audience cheering, applauding]
You ready?
-[breathing shakily] -[distorted microphone feedback]
[band playing faintly]
[breathing anxiously]
Entoy, you have to sing it.
[music playing clearly]
[in Filipino] ♪ The first time I ever set foot in Morayta ♪
[audience cheering]
♪ I was amazed at what I saw… ♪
♪ At the far end, there lies a theater ♪
♪ Where a beautiful woman falls in line… ♪
FILIPINO NEWS JOCELYN COMES FROM A BROKEN FAMILY
["Will I Survive" playing]
[indistinct chatter]
♪ I have this feeling inside me That I've always tried to hide ♪
♪ This feeling has never ended Didn't ever subside ♪
♪ I realized that keeping it Would only cause me pain ♪
♪ So I tried to forget about it ♪
♪ But this feeling always remained ♪
♪ Tell me, will I ever survive? ♪
♪ Stop my tears and keep it inside ♪
♪ Holding back myself From being close to you ♪
[inaudible]
[Lorina] Being famous is scary.
♪ Here I am all alone… ♪
[Lorina] The world around you isn't your own.
♪ Not knowing how to help myself… ♪
[Lorina] Are you ready for that kind of life?
♪ Arrive at a decision ♪
♪ I can't get you out of my mind ♪
♪ I don't know what to do ♪
♪ It's this feeling that's ever-growing ♪
♪ It's this feeling I feel for you… ♪
Congratulations. I'll see you.
See you. Thank you.
You won't regret it.
Take care.
♪ Stop my tears and keep it inside ♪
♪ Holding back myself From being close to you… ♪
Whew!
-[Lorina] Entoy. -[Entoy] Babe! Hey!
Are you all right?
-You okay? -I'm good.
-Ready for the good news? -Uh, what?
Baby, the management deal came through!
Seriously?
It's true!
-[Entoy laughs] -Congrats! [chuckles]
[Entoy] The crowd was insane tonight. Solid.
All of those years of playing in bars where nobody noticed us.
We… We stopped doing it because it was pointless.
But tonight the crowd was so amazing!
Baby, here's what I'm thinking for you.
We'll record another demo for your solo project.
Then we'll give it to Mr. Santos, right? So we can record our albums in tandem.
Picture it. One album as the band. One album is you solo.
[chuckles] Sounds cool.
You want me to record my own demo?
I do.
I was talking to Mr. Santos earlier.
He said it's a selling point having a female vocalist in the band.
I said to him, "Mr. Santos, maybe Lorina could record a solo album."
Think about it.
Your manager could be Mr. Santos.
That wasn't part of the plan.
It wasn't, but it's still a cool idea, right?
You'll have the same set-up as Lyn-Lyn.
Slow down, Entoy.
Who said you could make all of these plans for my life?
Uh, we're just recording a demo, baby.
It's our plan, all right?
It's our plan for you.
This is how we're gonna make it.
Is it our plan or your plan?
[melancholy music playing]
Baby, can we talk about this? I don't understand.
[melancholy music fades]
Entoy, you make me happy.
I like being together.
Because I love you.
I… I know.
And I love you so much.
That's why I want for us to follow our dreams together.
But this isn't my dream.
Lorina, what do you mean? What is your dream then?
Entoy, I thought this is what I wanted.
It made me so happy to think we could achieve our dreams together.
But, Entoy, the closer we get to reaching our dreams,
the more that I want to take a step back.
I could've got back on stage to sing with you,
but I didn't want to.
-But I thought this was our world. -Mm-mm.
It isn't.
[inhales sharply]
I love you. That's why I'm here.
[melancholy music resumes]
I love you so much,
and that's the reason why I set aside what I really want.
So we could have more time together.
[breath trembling]
[exhales sharply]
[Lorina sobbing]
I don't want you to pretend.
What do you really want?
[sniffles]
I want to finish my studies.
Okay.
Mm.
I want a quiet life.
That's what you want?
[continues sobbing]
I wanna be with my mom.
What about us?
If you came with me to San Francisco,
would you be pretending?
[exhales]
You know I can't just leave this place, Lorina.
I know.
No pretending.
[Entoy] Hold on, Lorina.
[breath trembling]
Wait a second.
What are you saying?
You're leaving?
What about us?
Are we over?
Or are we gonna stay together? Uh, how does that work?
Tell me, Lorina, how are we going to do this?
Maybe we shouldn't see each other, Entoy.
What?
Why not?
We shouldn't see each other?
So we're breaking up right now? We're through?
-[Lorina] Entoy. -When do you leave?
Tonight? Tomorrow night? What happened to our plans?
Entoy, please, you have to let me make my own decision.
This isn't easy for me, Entoy.
[Lorina sobbing]
I'm sorry, Entoy.
I'm sorry.
Entoy.
Entoy, I'm sorry.
This isn't fair, Lorina.
[sobbing] I can't believe
that you left me out of your plans.
Entoy. Entoy, I'm sorry.
[Entoy continues sobbing]
Entoy.
Lorina.
["Say You'll Never Go" by Neocolours playing]
[sobbing] I'm sorry, Entoy.
I'm sorry.
♪ Say you'll never go ♪
♪ Say you'll never go out my way ♪
♪ Say you'll never go ♪
♪ For we can still go on And make it through ♪
♪ Make it through our lives ♪
♪ Just say you'll never go ♪
♪ Say you'll never go away ♪
♪ How can I make my dreams come true ♪
♪ Without you ♪
♪ You were the one who gave love to me ♪
♪ And don't you know ♪
♪ You are my fantasy ♪
♪ How can I carry on… ♪
[Francis] Hey, Entoy!
[Iggy] Anyone heard from Lorina?
What's wrong with you?
♪ When all that is left Is the pain of our history ♪
♪ Why should I live my life today? ♪
San Francisco, bro.
Mmm.
She's out of here.
Her mom lives there, so she wants to go.
Shit, that sucks. [smacks lips]
And what about you two?
It's over.
We're done.
You didn't fight for her?
What would be the point? She's made her decision.
You know
that she really loves you, right?
[scoffs]
She just broke up with me.
Maybe she's leaving out of love.
She's leaving so that you can focus on the band.
If you stayed together without her in the band,
your time would be split.
She made a hard choice so you wouldn't have to. Hm?
She cares about you too much to stand in the way of your goals.
[phone ringing]
Hello?
[Entoy] Hello.
Hello, Auntie.
Uh, this is Entoy. Uh, is Lorina there?
[Ester] Entoy.
Um, she's not here.
Did you want to leave a message?
Uh, that's okay.
Uh, never mind. Thanks anyway.
Thanks. Bye.
Okay.
[receiver clicks]
[Lorina] I remember Dad would always ask me to sing.
Whenever he'd ask, I'd sing my heart out.
This is the bracelet I've been looking for.
Hmm.
I remember Mom taking me to my first singing contest.
We looked everywhere for it, but we couldn't find it.
It was my lucky charm, a gift from my dad.
Oh, sorry, Auntie. Did you need something?
Uh…
It's Entoy.
He keeps calling.
Why won't you talk to him?
What am I supposed to say?
He'll just get his hopes up. But in the end, I'm still gonna go.
It must be difficult, to avoid him.
It is difficult.
The truth is I was always on a different path to Entoy.
He knew what he wanted before we ever met.
That's why he's lucky he's got you.
What are you saying?
You love with all your heart.
[poignant music playing]
[exhales softly] And your love isn't just for you,
but for others as well.
I don't think that he sees it that way.
I think he's really hurt.
When a person truly loves,
they can see past all that to what's inside of you.
Even if we hurt them with our actions or with our words,
in the end, all that will pass and they'll see what's in your heart.
[sniffles]
[chuckles softly]
Thanks, Auntie.
Thanks for everything.
[music fades]
[camera clicking]
[photographer] Okay, one more.
-Not bad. -[photographer] Okay.
All right. Uh, let's do solo shots.
[Entoy] Put that away.
-Sir. -Yo.
-Mr. Santos. -Hi.
-Mr. Henry. -Just Henry. You've already been signed.
-[laughs] Oh right. Uh, Henry. -Mm.
Before I forget, uh, here, Henry.
This is what we want for the album cover.
This is how I wanna present the band.
Looks okay, man.
Uh, wait. Is the mock-up around, uh… Oh, can I have that?
-Here, sir. -Yeah.
This is what our team's come up with.
It's been approved already by MG Music Management.
And for what it's worth, I strongly believe
that this is the right direction for your album cover.
You guys should be featured, especially you, Entoy.
Pretty cool, huh? You like it?
[somber music playing]
-Uh-huh. -Right? I think it's fly.
-You think? -[Mr. Santos] It's perfect.
It pops out.
[Mr. Santos] It gives you a sense of each of the different band members.
Mm.
-You okay, man? -You wanna see their faces.
-Fine. Looks good. -[Francis] That's right.
It's authentic.
[somber music continues]
[music fades]
[Entoy] Is that Lorina?
[poignant music playing]
[uplifting music playing]
[horns honking]
[music becomes melancholy]
[inaudible conversation]
-It's fun. -It's so cold. I just went out.
-It's freezing. -Don't worry. It's fine.
-I'll put in a good word. -Okay.
-Argh! -Let me help you out there, Jeff.
-I'll be out back, okay? -Mm-hmm.
- I'll leave you to it. -Okay.
[instrumental rendition of "Ako'y Sa Yo Ika'y Akin" playing]
YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SAID
THAT YOU LOVE ME TOO
YOU SAID YOUR LOVE WILL NEVER FADE
BUT YOU KEEP PUSHING ME AWAY
I'LL WAIT FOR YOU NO MATTER HOW LONG
DON'T THEY KNOW WE MADE A VOW
MY LOVE IS FOREVER YOURS
[music fades]
Oh, corned beef?
-Thank you. -Yum.
-Lorina, you've only packed two suitcases. - Yeah. That's everything that I need.
-Really? What about your passport? -We've got everything.
It's in my bag upstairs.
[Ester] Why don't you go and get it?
-Mom, let her finish eating. -Don't worry. It's fine.
-[Ester] It doesn't hurt to be sure. -Wait, cousin.
Are you really gonna leave me here with her?
-[Lorina laughs] -Come on. Stop being so dramatic, Lyn-Lyn.
[Lyn-Lyn laughs]
Just go and get it. You don't wanna leave it.
I'm just joking, Ma.
You know how much I love you.
Will you come to my shows while I'm looking for a new PA?
[Ester] Of course I will.
-[giggles] -All right, finish your lunch.
-Okay, Mom. -Can you pass the fruit, please?
-You want this? -Mm-hmm.
Dad, are you sure you're gonna be okay without me?
I'll be fine.
I'll call you as soon as I get there, okay?
Let me know if you need anything.
["Running Away" by Ang Tunay na Amo playing]
[engine starting]
Lorina?
Are you ready?
-Let's go. -[Ester] Come on then.
Oh, Dad.
Keep an ear out in case the radio plays our band.
I'll listen out. You better get going or you'll be late.
Don't forget to take your medicine.
-See you. I'm going. -All right. Take care.
-Get in. Hurry. -[Ben] Bye.
Take care, Ben.
-It's clogged. -Don't worry about it.
Sorry. Sorry.
-Come on, come on, come on. -Let's go!
Dad.
♪ I thought back then That you and I were meant to be ♪
♪ It's funny, girl, how I believed That you really, really care ♪
♪ You said that I will always be The one for you ♪
♪ Tell me, babe, who's that guy You kissed last night? ♪
♪ You knew how much I really loved you ♪
♪ Seems you just contained your love… ♪
What consistency?
♪ Running away ♪
♪ From the places and things… ♪
-[woman] Miss Myra from MG Music. -Thank you.
A BAND NAMED TESSA I'M YOURS, YOU'RE MINE
♪ All these feelings I ache inside ♪
♪ Running away ♪
♪ I've been trying so hard To keep away from you ♪
♪ Now forgetting you Is all I have to do… ♪
-I'm gonna miss you. -Aww!
-Mmm. -Mmm.
-Thank you so much for everything. -Take care. Give my love to your mother.
[Jocelyn] Love you, cousin. I'll miss you.
["Running Away" continues playing]
[radio host] That was "Running Away" by Tunay na Amo.
Our next song is from a new group called A Band Named Tessa.
And, uh, this is from their self-titled…
-[exclaiming] -Oh, here we go!
I'm gonna play a song called "I'm Yours, You're Mine."
Hey, Ma, did you hear that?
-What now? -They're playing Entoy's song.
-Huh? Really? -Mm-hmm!
-This is Entoy? How about that! -This one! Listen, listen.
I've been given a note.
["I'm Yours, You're Mine" playing]
The inspiration behind this song was the one and only Lorina.
[Entoy singing in Filipino] ♪ You're the one who said… ♪
-[in English] Dong? Dong! -[Dong] What is it?
-Dong! -[Dong] What?
That's Entoy singing.
-Oh! Oh. Hit record. -How?
-Uh, you have to press the buttons. -Uh, you do it.
-No, I forgot how. -What do you mean?
-Quickly! -Uh… Uh… Which one?
Press those ones.
[in Filipino] ♪ Why do you pull away ♪
♪ Whenever I come close? ♪
-You hear that? It's dedicated to her! -[squealing] Oh, Lorina!
-Yeah, that's right. -Uh, hey, Mister, did you hear that?
-Lorina was just sitting in the back! -That's my cousin! That's my cousin!
[Lorina] Just this candy, please.
Thank you.
["I'm Yours, You're Mine" continues]
♪ Don't they know ♪
♪ That we made a vow ♪
♪ That I am yours ♪
♪ And you are mine alone ♪
I WILL WAIT FOR YOU NO MATTER HOW LONG
I AM YOURS AND YOU ARE MINE
[Lorina sobs]
♪ Whatever happens ♪
♪ My love is yours forever ♪
♪ And whatever it is… ♪
[in English] Miss? Miss! Your candy!
[PA announcer] Last call for passengers bound for San Francisco.
Please proceed to boarding gate number four.
Miss? Excuse me, but can I go first? It's an emergency. Is that okay?
-Oh, okay, sure. -Thank you so much.
["I'm Yours, You're Mine" continues]
♪ Even if I'm gone… ♪
[line ringing]
♪ I'll be waiting in heaven… ♪
[ringing]
Hello?
[Lorina on phone] Hello, Ben?
Ben, is Entoy home?
Sorry, Entoy's not here. He's out of town.
Can I take a message?
[exhales] Please ask him to wait for me.
I'll come back to him.
Tell him I'll come back.
Tell him I'm sorry for everything.
[PA announcer] Last call for passengers bound for San Francisco.
Please proceed to boarding gate number four.
[Lorina] Please tell him to wait for me. [sniffles]
Please tell him that I love him so much and I'll return.
I'll tell him.
♪ And you are mine ♪
[indistinct chatter]
[song ends]
-Okay, you're good to go. -Thank you.
What can I get you? One CD? Here you go. Next!
[radio host] I have some special guests in the studio today.
Let me introduce A Band Named Tessa!
[whooping]
[host] So how does it feel to be famous?
-[OD] It's awesome! -[Iggy] So sick!
Thank you, everyone!
-A Band Named Tessa! -[Francis whoops]
["Alapaap" by Eraserheads playing]
[in Filipino] ♪ I'm soaring now Adrift among the clouds ♪
♪ Do you want to? ♪
Thanks so much. Thanks a lot. Thank you. Thanks.
["Alapaap" continues playing]
♪ Do you want to? ♪
Ely.
You're gonna be the opening band for Bon Jovi!
-[exclaiming] -Nice work!
-Bon Jovi? -[laughing]
Bon Jovi?!
Seriously?
-A Band Named Tessa! -A Band Named Tessa!
I'M YOURS, YOU'RE MINE BY A BAND NAMED TESSA
Whoo! Everyone good?
-I love you guys! -[cheering]
-Okay. We're down to our last song. -More! More! More! More! [whooping]
And, uh, this next one is very special to me.
Can anyone guess what it is?
"I'm Yours, You're Mine!" [giggling]
Sing along if you know it.
-Yeah! -[Entoy] It goes like this.
[band playing]
[audience applauding, cheering]
-I love you, Entoy! -[whooping] Love you!
[in Filipino] ♪ You're the one who said ♪
[audience cheering]
♪ That you love me too ♪
♪ And you promised ♪
♪ Your love would never change ♪
♪ But why do you pull away ♪
♪ Whenever I come close? ♪
♪ My heart breaks ♪
♪ Each time you're with someone else ♪
♪ Don't they know ♪
♪ That we made a vow ♪
♪ That I'm yours ♪
♪ And you're mine ♪
[audience cheering]
[song fades]
[in English] Dad, I brought you your favorite.
Eat up while it's still hot.
You forgot to take your medicine.
Dad.
["Paglisan" by Color It Red playing]
[Ben] Entoy.
I know…
that I didn't support your band in the beginning.
I didn't think that there was any future in it.
But I should have believed in you.
I want to say I'm sorry.
I didn't try to understand you.
And I was too embarrassed to admit that I was wrong.
[sniffing]
But, son,
that doesn't mean that I don't love you with all my heart.
I love you so much, son.
You and your mother.
I'm so proud of you. [sniffing]
I know I let you and your mom down.
That's what I regret most.
I wish…
that I could have given you more time with your mother.
I like to think that… surely…
surely I got something right…
[sobbing]
[Ben] …with everything that you've achieved now.
Don't forget, Entoy,
nothing is forever in this world.
But that doesn't mean
that we should give up on the people we love.
Find your own place in the world, Entoy.
I love you so much, son.
[sobbing]
[in Filipino] ♪ If all things ♪
♪ Must come to an end ♪
♪ This journey ♪
♪ Will lead to its destination ♪
♪ And when you go ♪
♪ The only gift I leave ♪
♪ Is love ♪
[song fades]
["Torpe" by Hungry Young Poets playing]
[singing along in Filipino] ♪ Maybe I shouldn't ♪
[keyboard clacking]
♪ King of hesitation… ♪
-Have something to eat. -Huh? Thank you, Mom.
-You take such good care of me. [laughs] -[chuckling] Of course, hon.
[Lorina] Hmm.
-[Lorina's mom] Honey. -[Lorina] Hm?
I was wondering if you… miss singing?
Not really.
I'm pretty happy just jamming, doing karaoke sometimes, but, um…
I don't seek it out.
Okay, if that's what you want.
Don't you have work? Aren't you gonna be late again?
[scoffs]
-All right, I'll get going. -[Lorina] Mm-hmm. [laughs]
Honestly, sometimes it feels like you're my mother.
[laughing]
-Okay then. -Okay. Hm?
-See you later. -See you later.
-Love you. -Love you.
["Torpe" continues playing]
♪ I don’t want someone so shy ♪
[keyboard clacking]
♪ I don’t want someone so shy But I like you ♪
[indistinct chatter]
You okay?
-I'm okay, yeah. -Hey, Mom. Over there.
-Ah, hello! Good evening. Hi. -[man] Let me take that.
-Sure. Thank you. -[man] No problem.
[horns honking]
[Lorina] Where are we?
Uh, Mister, where are we going?
We're going there.
Mom! It's a billboard for Lyn-Lyn! [screams]
I mean Jo-C. [laughs] Wow, is that where we're headed?
Yeah! I spoke to Ester earlier. We're heading straight there.
-[laughing] Oh, look at Lyn-Lyn! -[laughing]
[Lorina] Oh, why didn't you tell me? We could have got dressed up.
-[Carmen] No need. It's not necessary. -[Lorina] Mom!
[sighs] I'm so happy for Lyn-Lyn.
-Can you believe it? -[Carmen] What?
-[Lorina] The welcome we're getting! -[both chuckling]
-[Lorina] Auntie! -Oh, I have to go. I have to go.
-Hi! Welcome back! -Hey!
-Sis, welcome back! -You've hit the big time, Aunt Ester!
Don't be ridiculous, but I am now managing Jo-C.
Ah, so, sis, is this him?
My sister, Ester, and my fiancé, Greg.
-Oh, Greg! Hi! Nice to finally meet you. -Hello!
Nice to meet you too, Ester.
-Uh, are we ready? Let's take our seats. -This way, please.
Uh, Lorina.
-She'll take you to Lyn-Lyn. All right. -How exciting! I'll see you later then.
-Okay. -Let's go.
-Right this way, please. -Thanks.
[audience cheering]
Thank you all so much for being here with me tonight.
It makes me so happy to be able to share this moment with you.
I'd like to thank my supporters and all of my loved ones.
Without you, I wouldn't be here.
And there's someone special I want to thank tonight,
who's always been there to guide me and to support me
from the very beginning and to this day,
and that's my mom.
Ma, thank you so much.
My next single is a cover.
This song was a huge hit in the '90s. I hope you enjoy it.
["I'm Yours, You're Mine" playing]
[audience cheering, applauding]
[chuckles softly]
[In Filipino] ♪ You're the one who said ♪
♪ That you love me too ♪
♪ And you promised ♪
♪ Your love would never change ♪
♪ But why ♪
♪ Do you pull away ♪
♪ Whenever I come close? ♪
♪ My heart breaks ♪
♪ Each time you're with someone else ♪
♪ Don't they know ♪
♪ That we made a vow ♪
♪ That I am yours ♪
♪ And you are mine ♪
[audience cheering]
[in English] Now, let's all give a warm round of applause
to the inspiration behind this hit '90s song,
the one and only Miss Lorina Dominguez!
-This way, ma'am. Let's go. -Huh? But I'm not prepared. No. I--
[audience applauding]
Welcome back, cousin.
You got this! [giggles]
[audience murmuring]
[breathing heavily]
[poignant music playing]
-[man] Lorina! -Uh-huh? Dad?
So you won't get nervous.
Remember, I'm always here for you.
-Thank you. -[woman] Lorina Dominguez.
[audience cheering]
[inaudible]
[poignant music continues]
[sobbing]
[guitar strumming]
[in Filipino] ♪ No matter what happens ♪
♪ My love will always be yours ♪
♪ And no matter ♪
♪ What they say, you'll still be the one ♪
♪ I adore ♪
♪ I will wait for you forever ♪
♪ Even if ♪
♪ Forever leads me to the sky ♪
♪ And if I can't find you there ♪
♪ I'll beg the heavens ♪
♪ To find you ♪
♪ And tell you ♪
♪ Remind you ♪
♪ Of our forgotten vows ♪
♪ That I'm yours ♪
♪ And you're mine ♪
[audience cheering, applauding]
[in English] Cousin. There's someone to see you.
[gasping]
Entoy?
[music continues]
♪ So trust… ♪
-Entoy! -[Entoy laughs]
♪ That I will wait ♪
♪ No matter how long… ♪
Entoy.
♪ Even if ♪
♪ Forever leads me to… ♪
Didn't you ask me to wait for you?
Mm-hmm. [sobs]
Well, I waited.
♪ And if I can't find you ♪
♪ I'll plead to the heavens ♪
♪ To find you ♪
♪ And tell you ♪
♪ Remind you ♪
♪ Of our forgotten vows ♪
♪ That I'm yours ♪
♪ And you're mine ♪
♪ Forever ♪
[audience cheering]
[music fades]
Lorina.
I have a question.
What is it?
Where are you at with your plan now?
Have you done what you wanted to do?
Uh-huh.
I think I have.
[Entoy] Hm.
Would it be okay… if we tried my plan?
Plan?
[playfully] Bring back the sweetness of our love.
-Hey! Pick something more recent. -[laughs] That song's too old?
-It's super old! -All right, this one's more recent.
Oh yeah?
-This guy is in love with you, buddy. -[laughing]
-[giggling] -Are you saying I'm a guy? You idiot.
No way.
I'm saying I'm so happy.
My forever has finally arrived.
Because you are my world.
["Kahit Habang Buhay" by Smokey Mountain playing]
[Lorina] Mmm.
[in Filipino] ♪ The world is confusing… ♪
[in English] I missed you, my love.
♪ The one you love is the one Who doesn’t love you back… ♪
-And I missed you. -[giggling]
♪ I hope this love I have for you Isn’t wasted ♪
-Are you hungry? -Starving.
-Let's eat. You still owe me barbecue. -Ah. All right. Isaw?
-[Lorina] Yeah! -[Entoy] You're on.
-Siomeow? -[Lorina] Siomeow?
[both laughing]
♪ Even if the world disappears… ♪
-Wow, look at Mr. Fancy Lawyer over here. -[laughing]
-I think it suits me. -[OD] Looking sharp.
[chuckles] OD, what's up?
-We're having our fourth baby already! -[Lorina] Your fourth one?
What's happening with Iggy?
-Hey, look, there he is. -[Lorina] Hey!
Sup?
-[Lorina] How are you? Been a long time. -[Iggy] Where you been?
Sorry I'm late. We came from practice.
-Guys, my bandmate. This is Samantha. -Hey, guys.
-[Francis] Hello! -Hello.
-Uh, Sam, this is OD, Sherilyn, Francis. -Excuse me.
-Hello, Francis. -Entoy, and this here…
-Hi. -Hi, Entoy.
-…is Lorina. -Lorina.
-Nice to meet you. -I have heard so much, Lorina.
-Hi, nice to meet you. -What have you heard?
Oh, Iggy told me you're the reason
that they replaced Regine in the concert, right?
-[OD] Oh damn! -Hey, what's going on?
Huh?
Everyone's seen the program for the concert.
Even your mom's seen it.
[Lorina] Are you planning my life again?
[Entoy] You don't want me to?
Of course I do! Our plans are about to come true!
-Phew! -[laughing]
["Prinsesa" by The Teeth playing]
[in Filipino] ♪ She's sitting in a dark corner ♪
♪ I don't know why Out of thousands of women there ♪
♪ In less than a minute, I fell for you ♪
♪ I want to hear your voice ♪
♪ And hoping I'd touch your hand ♪
♪ I want to come closer to you ♪
♪ If not for the man you're with ♪
♪ Bring me to your palace ♪
♪ And let's walk In the garden of your kingdom ♪
♪ I may not have anything ♪
♪ I promise to serve you For as long as I live ♪
♪ Oh, my princess ♪
♪ Princess ♪
♪ I can't sleep ♪
♪ I keep thinking of that sparkle In your eyes ♪
♪ You're in my mind The whole morning, the whole night ♪
♪ I wish I can see you all the time ♪
♪ Oh, it hurts to think this is a dream ♪
♪ Just a dream ♪
♪ Bring me to your palace ♪
♪ Let's walk In the garden of your kingdom ♪
♪ I may not own anything ♪
♪ I promise to serve you For as long as I live ♪
♪ Oh, my princess ♪
♪ Princess ♪
♪ Bring me to your palace ♪
♪ Let's walk In the garden of your kingdom ♪
♪ I may not own anything ♪
♪ I promise to serve you For as long as I live ♪
♪ Oh, my princess ♪
♪ Princess ♪
♪ Princess, princess ♪
♪ Princess ♪
[music fades]