Movie Review: Bekikang

Bekikang, who was born on a rainy night next to a rice paddy, is the son of Gorio and Maristela. Although being bullied outside their home, Bekikang grows up in a happy and supportive family. When Bekikang’s mother dies, his father takes on a new love in the house named Anacleta who becomes Bekikang’s cross to bear. 

As Bekikang grows, he never stops fighting the people who taunt him. One day, Bekikang meets another person subjected to bullying named Fortunato. It is love at first sight for Bekikang. Fortunato becomes the man who gives colour and meaning to Bekikang’s world.  Bekikang and Fortunato become good friends. Bekikang’s colorful life turns black and white when Natalie meets Fortunato. Natalie who desires to work and live in Japan is a food assistant in a small canteen. Fortunato falls madly in love with Natalie and not long after, a love blossoms between the two. Natalie is already pregnant when Bekikang hears about the relationship between Natalie and Fortunato. 

Following the birth of the child they named Potpot, Natalie decides to fulfill her dreams of going to Japan. Natalie decides to leave Potpot to Fortunato who is also planning of going abroad. Fortunato then seeks the help of Bekikang and leaves Potpot to him with the promise of a monthly support. The promises eventually get broken, but Bekikang continues to nurture the love for Potpot. Withstanding the hardships of a single parent, Bekikang makes Potpot the center of his world. Trying to give the child the most of what he can, Bekikang works hard to give a happy home to Potpot. 

Few days following Potpot’s seventh birthday, Bekikang sees Fortunato. Bekikang finds out that Fortunato and Natalie are together again living in luxury and this time, demanding for Potpot’s custody. With no legal power, Bekikang has to give up Potpot. Potpot becomes depressed and decides to run away and look for Bekikang. Will Natalie and Fortunato give up their child once they realize that Bekikang has been an ideal parent for Potpot?

Isang magandang pelikula na may kalakip na makabuluhang istorya para sa mga beki. Sinasabi ng pelikulang ito na walang pinipiling kasarian ang pagiging isang magulang. Ito ay isang typical story ng mga beki na isang breadwinner ng pamilya, maraming suliranin pampamilya ngunit patuloy na kumakayod. Nagmahal ng isang lalaki kahit hindi siya mahal at nagpakatanga sa pag-ibig. Sa kabila ng lahat na ito ay nagawang panindigan ang pagiging isang magulang sa isang bata kahit hindi nito sariling dugo at laman

Maganda ang kwento ng pelikula. Madalang sa pelikula ni Direk Wenn ang may kabuluhan at matibay ang pundasyon ng istorya. Ofcourse same pa din ang humor at treatment with the comedy branding of Direk Wenn Deramas. No doubt Joey Paras can deliver whether its comedy or drama. Lassy and Atak is a nice catch in this film as they are really funny. Tom Rodriguez is also a good catch here as one of the in demand leading man today. Kung gusto niyong matawa and at the same time ay malaman ang mga pinagdadaanan at mabubuting gawain ng mga beki panoorin niyo ang pelikulang ito.

My Verdict: 3/5