Grandpa Is Dead Explained
| Grandpa is Dead |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Soxy Topacio |
| Producer: | Tony Y. Reyes
Antonio P. Tuviera |
| Starring: | BJ Forbes |
| Music: | Noel Cabangon |
| Editing: | Danny Anonuevo |
| Distributor: | APT Entertainment |
| Studio: | APT Entertainment |
| Runtime: | 90 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Grandpa is Dead (Filipino:Ded na si Lolo) is a Philippine satirical comedy-drama film[1] directed and written by Soxy Topacio.[2]
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza.[3] It was not accepted as a nominee.
Synopsis
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.[4]
Cast
- BJ Forbes as Bobet
- Manilyn Reynes as Charito "Charing" Hernandez
- Gina Alajar as Marieta "Mameng" Hernandez
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores "Dolly" Hernandez
- Dick Israel as Isidro "Sidro" Hernandez
- Roderick Paulate as Joonee "Junjun" Hernandez
- Perla Bautista as Pilar Hernandez
- Rainier Castillo as Jimmy
- Richard Quan as Kiko
- Mosang as Kapitana
- Froilan Sales as Dominador "Domeng"
- Phil Noble
- Diego Llorico
- Rhen Escaño as Lucring "Lucy"
- Karylle Quijano as Eves
- Dave Cervantes
- Arpee Bautista
- Perry Escaño
- Richard Jason Paje as RJ
- Tony Cruz as Juanito "Juan" Hernandez
- Rudy Meyer as Mr. Cruz
- Manny Castañeda
- Caesar Cosme
- Pekto
- John Feir
- Gene Padilla
- Deborah Sun as Socorro "Cora" Hernandez
- Gigette Reyes
- Noel Cabangon
- Jess Evardone as Gustin
- Nor Domingo
- Edel Templonuevo
Sources: New York Times[5]
Production
The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.[4]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ded na si Lolo - Overview. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307015132/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/overview. dead. March 7, 2016. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2016. October 9, 2015.
- Web site: Ded na si Lolo - Production credits. https://web.archive.org/web/20160325114948/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/credits. dead. March 25, 2016. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2016. October 9, 2015.
- News: Lo. Ricky. Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars. October 9, 2015. The Philippine Star. September 23, 2009.
- News: Medel. Fidel Antonio. PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy. October 9, 2015. PEP.ph. January 13, 2010.
- Web site: Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307101706/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/cast. dead. March 7, 2016. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2016. October 9, 2015.
