MMFF 2023: Christian Bables’ ‘Broken Hearts Trip’

Cast of “Broken Hearts Trip” —BMC FILMS/SMART FILMS

(We are running this guide to help you plan your movie-viewing activity during the holidays. The 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, or MMFF, Christmas Edition runs from Dec. 25 to Jan. 7, 2024.)

‘Broken Hearts Trip’ is a comedy drama film that revolves around five brokenhearted LGBTQ individuals (portrayed by Marquez, Yap, Petite, Ranay and Mina) who join a reality competition that gives them a chance to either heal their hearts in some of the most beautiful places in the Philippines or win P1-million cash prize.

The movie is directed by Lemuel Lorca; written by Archie del Mundo; stars Christian Bables, Teejay Marquez, Iyah Mina, Petite, Marvin Yap, Tart Carlos, Jay Gonzaga, Ron Angeles, Andoy Ranay, Jaclyn Jose. It is produced by BMC Films and Smart Films

Stunning tourist spots

Nursing countless heartaches, frustrations and grief, the five hopefuls go on a journey that takes them to stunning tourist spots like Kawasan Falls in Cebu, Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte, Magdalena in Laguna, Lobo in Batangas and the Bangkong Kahoy Valley and Mt. Banahaw in Quezon.

In each leg, the contestants are forced to confront their past as they navigate their respective roads to healing. And in order to advance into the competition, they must remain single until the end of each stage.

“All of us go through a process, different emotions. Each character will show the different ways people heal from heartbreak. We can’t just laugh about it. We need to understand why we’re broken, so we can heal,” Lorca said.

“This is something everyone can relate to because we have all loved and been hurt. Everyone has lost a loved one and accepted ourselves to a new one.” —ALLAN POLICARPIO