Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards in a poster for “Hello, Love, Again.” Image: Courtesy of Star Cinema
“Hello, Love, Again” — the sequel to the hit 2019 film “Hello, Love, Goodbye” starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards — was announced as the closing film of the 10th Asian World Film Festival.
This was confirmed in the festival’s official website, where the romantic drama will be screened on November 20 at the Culver Theater in California, United States.
Bernardo and Richards, as well as filmmaker Cathy Garcia-Sampana, will grace the screening where they will hold a question-and-answer segment for the audience.
“The strength of [Ethan and Joy’s] love is tested by distance, time, and unforeseen circumstances, they decide to part ways. Years later, they unexpectedly say their hellos once more. They rediscover each other, they navigate the complexities of their new lives, finding romance and rekindling their connection amidst the changes,” its synopsis read.
Image: Screengrab from Asian World Film Festival’s official website
The Asian World Film Festival is described as a “cross-cultural collaboration” and celebration of Asian filmmakers in hopes of “strengthening ties between the Asian and film industries,” per its website.
“The festival is supported by patrons from the diverse Asian communities in Los Angeles as well as general audience members who are passionate about foreign and independent cinema,” it added.
Opening the festival is the South Korean film “A Normal Family” starring Sul Kyung-gu, Jang Dong-gun, Kim Hee-ae, and Claudia Kim on November 13.
Among the full-length films included in the event are Cambodia’s “Meeting with Pol Pot,” Hong Kong’s “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,” India’s “Lost Ladies” (India), South Korea’s “12.12: The Day,” and Thailand’s “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” among others.
Short films from Palestine, Turkey, Iran, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Syria, South Korea, China, and Vietnam will also be screened in the festival.
Star Cinema also confirmed the screening of the Bernardo and Richards starrer on its Instagram page on Saturday, November 2.
“‘Hello, Love, Again’ to cap 10th Asian World Film Festival—Los Angeles’ annual celebration of Asian filmmakers,” its post read.
The Cathy Garcia-Sampana-helmed film will premiere on November 13 at the Philippines, and will also be screened at theaters in Asia, Middle East, and North America.
Aside from Bernardo and Richards, “Hello, Love, Again” also stars Joross Gamboa, Jennica Garcia, Valerie Concepcion, and Kevin Freider.