Hello, Universe!

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Hello, Universe!
Directed by Xian Lim
Written byXian Lim
Produced by
  • Vincent del Rosario III
  • Veronique del Rosario-Corpus
  • Valerie Del Rosario
Starring Janno Gibbs
CinematographyJethro Jamon
Edited byNelson Villamayor
Music byJem Florendo
Production
company
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • January 25, 2023 (2023-01-25)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Hello, Universe! is a 2023 Philippine fantasy comedy film written and directed by Xian Lim. The film stars Janno Gibbs. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Plot

Ariel (Janno) believes that his life became miserable after he lost against his rival Mac (Gene) during their high school basketball game, who later on became a famous basketball coach. Ariel's regrets and insecurities resurface when Mac and his basketball team return to Ariel's hometown for the first time in decades. Getting fed up with his regrets, Ariel meets Jessie (Benjie), a genie who takes him to an alternate universe where he is a famous basketball coach. Ariel gets to rewrite his past and lives the life he wanted, albeit at a cost. [6]

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