Two college freshmen, Pol (McCoy de Leon) and Laya (Elisse Joson), accidentally meet during their last day of school in Baguio City. Laya is about to move back to Manila to escape from her failed romance, while Pol is about to spend a care-free night in a music festival. After witnessing Laya’s breakdown because of her recent heartbreak, Pol gets an idea to make her last night in Baguio fun and memorable. Pol also takes this chance to spend an entire night with the girl he has always admired from afar.
To add to the excitement and spontaneity, the two play a game of dares—ranging from eating exotic food, to getting a random tattoo, to confessing deep, dark secrets. Little did they know that the dares would eventually force them to confronting their issues and leads them to a start of a possible romance.
Sakaling Maging Tayo take us to the unique way of telling a love story. It is an interesting journey through young romance. The discovery of love, its complications and the happiness it can give. McCoy De leon and Elisse Joson is delightful to watch on big screen and fit to their role well. They bring a lively visual sensibility to the screen with undeniable chemistry making the film more stellar. The supporting cast Chai Fonacier, Milo Elmido Jr & Paulo Angeles is fun to watch and jives well to the story and to the leads. The beautiful landscape of Baguio parallel to the awesome sound track of the film blends well to the romance of the film. This film with fine direction and palatable execution knows its intention and been able to achieve it. So if you want to watch a feel good kilig romantic comedy with clever interesting plot and pleasing leads, watch Sakaling Maging Tayo.
My Verdict: 4/5
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