Allan is a rich businessman who hides his empty life by being successful.
Tanya is the product of rape by a Chinese with a Filipino domestic helper.
Agnes is the ex-wife of Allan. She has struggled to make something out of herself in New York after leaving an oppressive relationship with Allan five years ago.
Soon their paths cross in New York. And there is a reckoning on how far one can hide the guilt of the past, and how far one can wear a mask to hide the pains of the present in the jungles of diaspora.
I love the milieu, dialogues and story of the film. Each of the character will tell you their view on love and somehow, as an audience you can take some of the lessons their shared and you can relate yourself on each of the character. I like the unconventional style that their did in storytelling that give us something new. Shaina Magadayao and Iza Calzado's performance is worth watching giving their natural portrayal with all heart and emotions. Shaina deserves the best supporting actress award as she's an under rated actress and its about time for her to recognize her acting skills. Watching Tagpuan is like doing soul searching, trying to find yourself in the beautiful background of the film, New York and Hongkong, that was fully utilized to enhance the layers of characters and also serve as the additional characters of the film. So if you want to watch a different kind of mature romantic Filipino film, you may consider to see Tagpuan.
My Verdict: 4/5
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