Vice Ganda a struggling provider in ‘And The Breadwinner Is…’ teaser

Vice Ganda in “And The Breadwinner Is…” Image: screengrab from YouTube/ABS-CBN Star Cinema

Star Cinema drew laughter and tears among viewers after the release of the official teaser of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry and Vice Ganda-starrer “And The Breadwinner Is…”

The teaser begins with comedians Vice Ganda and Lassy happily discussing their contracts as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), as seen on the film production’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

“This is how our life is here—no guarantee. But don’t give up,” Vice Ganda says in the voiceover as clips of him working tirelessly at a pastry shop abroad flash.

He then talks through video call with his sibling—portrayed by Jhong Hilario—who shows the former the supposed five-story family home they were able to build through the OFW’s remittances.

The succeeding scene shows the comedian flying home to the Philippines without informing his family. Much to his surprise, he is welcomed by the facade of their old house—far from what he saw from his video calls with his brother.

Vice Ganda enters the house and sees his family members—Hilario, Eugene Domingo, Gladys Reyes, Maris Racal and Kokoy de Santos—gathered at the dining table.

“What happened to the house I was building?” a tearful Vice Ganda asks. “They say I’m a breadwinner but why am I a loser now?”

Helmed by award-winning director Jun Lana, “And The Breadwinner Is…” will premiere in local cinemas on Dec. 25.

Other entries in this year’s MMFF are “Green Bones,” “Strange Frequencies: Haunted Hospital,” “Himala: Isang Musikal,” “The Kingdom,” “My Future You,” “Uninvited,” “Topak,” “Hold Me Close,” and “Espantaho.”