Production
Development
An Inconvenient Love marked the return of Star Cinema in the big screen [10] and was the 30th Anniversary offering of the film outfit. [11] The film was first announced in the finale of the He's Into Her (HIH) All Access Grand Concert on August 27, 2022, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. [9] On September 14, Star Cinema revealed in their social media accounts about the filming status of the movie saying "Keep your eyes peeled for the full cast reveal coming your way very soon". [12] On September 29, the full cast of the movie was officially announced. [8]
The movie is set in 2022, as evident on how the protagonists dressed up; which exhibits a color palette referencing the eponymous 24-ever Convenience Store, where the lead characters love story blooms, and aimed to represent the young generation. [13] According to Cayanan in an interview with the Philippine Star , "An Inconvenient Love" was written taking reference with DonBelle and what Gen Z's way of expressing love at the present time; with the realization, especially after the pandemic, that life runs fast and people were too busy with their lives. [14] On a separate interview, Donny shared with Metro Style about playing the character of "Manny", as the most challenging role so far in his entire acting career; while commending the superb characterization of Belle as "Ayef". [15]
On a 32-minute Star Cinema special documentary—Donny and Belle:Their Moment—released on November 30, 2022, Donny expressed his hopes about the viewers' take-away on their film, saying "Sana, we're able to move people...and importantly, people are going to fall in love again with Filipino-made movies". [16]
Director
I wanted to create characters that felt like real young people with real-world dreams and struggles.
I requested a lot of preparations and did specific workshops for their respective characters. We even immersed in an actual convenience store along Tomas Morato.... The characters their audiences will see are not just a result of my direction. It's one thing to follow my instructions, but they also have their vision and that's what made the experience better.
— Petersen Vargas, on directing An Inconvenient Love. [17]
The film sealed as the debut project of Petersen Vargas on Star Cinema. [11] The project was handed to him as a full story line with Donny and Belle as its leads. [13]
Music
| An Inconvenient Love (Original Soundtrack) | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | November 25, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Studio | EP |
| Genre | OPM, Soundtrack |
| Length | 21:32 |
| Language | Filipino |
| Label | Star Music |
| Producer | Jonathan Manalo |
On November 15, 2022 Star Cinema has revealed the official soundtrack of the film [18] and was officially released on November 25, 2022. [19] In an Instagram post by Zack Tabudlo, it was revealed that the music video of "Pinadama" will feature the lead stars of the movie, Donny and Belle, [20] and was released on December 4, 2022. [21]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pinadama" | Zack Tabudlo | Zack Tabudlo | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Aking Habang Buhay" | Moira Dela Torre | Moira Dela Torre | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi" |
| BINI | 4:58 |
| 4. | "Tumitigil Ang Mundo" |
| BGYO | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Lagi" | Louie Martin Canaria | BINI | 4:16 |
| Total length: | 21:32 | |||
