MANILA, Philippines – “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, grossed P34 million when it premiered in cinemas on Wednesday.
ABS-CBN’s film production arm Star Cinema announced Thursday it has earned P34,457,618.41 on its first day.
“‘Di mabilang na pasasalamat po sa inyong lahat na sumama sa kwento ng buhay nina Joy at Ethan at ng ating milyung milyong kababayang OFW #HelloLoveTHANKYOUPo,” Star Cinema said in its Instagram account.
The romantic drama film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina is about overseas Filipino workers “Ethan” (Richards), a bartender, and “Joy” (Bernardo), a household service worker, who meet in a bar in Hong Kong.
Ethan tries to pursue Joy, who, however, is dedicated to providing for her family back home.
“Hello, Love, Goodbye” marks the first team-up of Bernardo and Richards, who belong to rival networks and popular love teams. /gsg
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