I.T.A.L.Y.

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I.T.A.L.Y.
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Directed by Mark A. Reyes
Written bySenedy Que
Produced by
  • Jose Mari Abacan
  • Annette Gozon-Abrogar
Starring
CinematographyJay Linao
Edited byMarya Ignacio
Music byVince de Jesus
Production
company
Distributed byGMA Films
Release date
  • August 6, 2008 (2008-08-06)
Running time
95 minutes
Countries
Languages
Box office₱103.7 million

I.T.A.L.Y.: I Trust and Love You is a 2008 Philippine romantic comedy film directed by Mark A. Reyes. It stars Jolina Magdangal, Dennis Trillo and Rufa Mae Quinto. The film was filmed in three different continents: Asia, Europe and Africa. [1] [2]

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The film was slated to be released in Europe on the same day of its Philippine premiere of August 6, 2008, but was moved to September 17, 2008. [3] The movie earned ₱13.2 million on its opening week. Its total theatrical gross is ₱103,709,311.00 million.

Plot

Destiny. Is it beyond our control? Or do we make our own? These questions and other musings about the past and the future set the tone as we sail into the year's most anticipated film about love and life. [4]

Six people are brought together on a seven-day cruise that will change their lives forever:

This comedy-romance-drama-musical will make you swoon, cry, laugh, and fall in love all over again. While it takes you to three continents around the world (Asia, Africa, and Europe), it is nevertheless an intimate film about searching for love, following your dreams, and making your own destiny.

Cast and characters

Main cast
Supporting cast
Guest cast

Media Release

The series was released onto DVD-format and VCD-format by Viva Video. The DVD contained the movie plus bonus features like the music video of "Will of the Wind" plus the full-length trailer of the movie. The DVD/VCD was released in 2008.

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References

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