Between Maybes is a 2019 Philippine romantic drama written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana.[2] Starring Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto, with the supporting cast includes Yayo Aguila and Christian Vasquez, the film revolves around a romance between a man who lived a reclusive life in a town somewhere in Saga Prefecture and a washed-up actress who left Manila to Japan after having a verbal altercation with her parents.

Between Maybes
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJason Paul Laxamana
Written byJason Paul Laxamana
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCarlos David S. Mauricio
Edited byMai Calapardo
Music byPaulo Protacio
Production
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Distributed byABS-CBN Film Productions
Release date
  • May 15, 2019 (2019-05-15)
Running time
107 minutes
Countries
  • Philippines
  • Japan[1]
LanguageFilipino

Produced by Black Sheep Productions and distributed by ABS-CBN Film Productions, the film was theatrically released on May 15, 2019.

Plot

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Hazel (Barretto) is an actress and commercial model who has a controlling relationship with her parents. One night, after having a heated argument with her parents, she decides to take a vacation and book a flight to Japan. Louie (Anderson), a Filipino living in Japan who serves as a seafood waiter, meets Hazel.

Cast

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Gerald Anderson portrays Louie Puyat
Julia Barretto portrays Hazel Ilagan

Main Cast

Supporting Cast

  • Yayo Aguila as Myra; Louie's mom
  • Christian Vasquez as Jerry; Hazel's dad
  • Connie Virtucio
  • Steven Acuña
  • Pio Balbuena
  • Ryle Santiago
  • Marnie Lapus as producer

Reception

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Critical reception

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Oggs Cruz, writing for Rappler, described the film as "clever", with praise towards its cast, the screenplay, and the emotional tension between the characters of Anderson and Barretto. He also called the film the "most successful of Laxamana’s subversions" where he subverted the trope of allowing morally ambiguous characters in having "elusive happily-ever-afters".[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Julia Barretto, Gerald Anderson filming movie in Japan?". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. March 19, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Aguilar, Krissy (March 20, 2019). "Julia Barretto, Gerald Anderson paired up in Jason Paul Laxamana film". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "WATCH: Julia Barretto, Gerald Anderson portray 'lost souls' in Japan-set film". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. March 19, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Julia Barretto to headline new Black Sheep film". news.abs-cbn.com. February 13, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Cruz, Oggs (May 18, 2019). ""Between Maybes" review: Romance in Saga". Rappler. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
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