Loving in Tandem

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Loving In Tandem
Loving in Tandem Official Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGiselle Andres
Screenplay by
  • Kristine S. Gabriel
  • Anjanette Haw
Story byKristine S. Gabriel
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMo Zee
Edited byNoah Tonga
Music by
  • Patricia R. Lasaten
  • Ammie Ruth Suarez
Production
company
Distributed by Star Cinema
Release date
  • September 13, 2017 (2017-09-13)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog

Loving in Tandem is a 2017 Filipino romantic comedy film directed by Giselle Andres, starring Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber. [1] [2] It is their first acting project since their debuts as housemates in the 2016 longest-running reality show, Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 . [3] It is under the production of Star Cinema and was released nationwide on September 13, 2017. [4]

Contents

The film's title is a play on "riding in tandem", a Philippine English term for crimes committed by pairs of criminals riding on motorcycles.

Plot

Shine (Maymay Entrata) is a jolly and happy-go-lucky girl who will do anything for her family. But when it comes to love, she hopelessly tries to find one and wishes to meet her one true love. Until one day, when she was praying to meet the love of her life, she unexpectedly meets Luke (Edward Barber), a rebellious and grumpy Filipino-American boy who was sent to the Philippines by his father from the United States. Despite their complete differences from each other, will they truly find love?

Cast

Soundtrack

Michael Pangilinan and Marion Aunor recorded a version of Sponge Cola's single (originally by Gino Padilla), "Closer You and I". It was released on September 3, 2017, and served as the film's theme song. [5]

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