Family of Two

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Family of Two
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byNuel Crisostomo Naval
Written byMel Mendoza-del Rosario
Produced by
  • Enrico Roque
  • Patrick Meneses
  • Jacky Lim
Starring
CinematographyAnne Monzon
Edited byBeng Bandong
Music byJose Buencamino
Production
companies
Cineko Productions
MC Entertainment
Distributed byAxinite Digicinema Inc.
Release date
  • December 25, 2023 (2023-12-25)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story) is a 2023 Philippine drama film written by Mel Mendoza-del Rosario and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards, the film revolves around a worried son who seeks to find a man as a partner for his single mother.

Contents

A film produced by Cineko Productions, it was released on December 25, 2023, and it is one of the entries for the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Plot

Cast

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Sharon Cuneta, portrays Maricar
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Alden Richards, portrays Mateo
Miles Ocampo in 2023.jpg
Miles Ocampo, portrays Czarina
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Donita Rose, portrays Marissa

Production

Family of Two was produced under Cineko Productions. Nuel Naval is the director while Mel Medoza-del Rosario is the writer. [5] The film was already in post-production by September 2023. [6]

Release

Family of Two premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival. [7]

Accolades

Accolades received by Family of Two
AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
2023 Metro Manila Film Festival December 27, 2023 Best Actor Alden Richards Nominated [8]
Best Actress Sharon Cuneta Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Miles Ocampo Won
Best Sound PromoviNominated
Gender Sensitivity Award Family of TwoNominated

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