Kasal (The Commitment) is a slice of life drama of a gay
couple whose resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding.
It also is an examination on how a gay couple navigates through the different
institutions in Philippine society.
Oliver Aquino and Arnold Reyes bring life to a gay couple
who experience highs and lows during a weekend together.
Their resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend
a wedding in Batangas. Paolo (played by Oliver) is a filmmaker who does not
believe in marriage. Meanwhile, Sherwin (played by Arnold) is a lawyer who
believes marriage is necessary to protect the rights of individuals entering
into such commitment. They have been together for three years but on their
second year, Paolo is caught committing infidelity, putting a strain on their
relationship.
Six months after the indiscretion, the couple is still
recovering from the incident. The lovers engage in a loud and dramatic
confrontation scene and even come to blows during a fist fight. But they also
have a love scene that Direk Jay Altarejos describes as "realistic."
Starring: Arnold Reyes, Oliver Aquino, Rita Avila, Maureen
Mauricio, Ruby Ruiz, Rener Concepcion, Ron Cieno, Ray-an Dulay, Sue Prado,
Chloe Carpio, Kimmy Maclang, May-I Fabros, Luis Ruiz, Christine Florendo
Written By: Zig Dulay and Joselito Altarejos
Directed By: Joselito Altarejos
Cinemalaya 2014 will be held on August
1-10 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas: Trinoma,
Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center and Fairview Terraces.
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