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I Love You, Goodbye (film)
2009 Filipino film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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I Love You, Goodbye is a 2009 Filipino film starring Gabby Concepcion, Angelica Panganiban, Derek Ramsay and Kim Chiu. It is produced and released by Star Cinema. It is also the official entry of Star Cinema to the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival.
The film was also shown in select cities in the United States in January 2010 via ABS-CBN International.
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Lizelle Jimenez is in a relationship with surgeon Adrian Benitez. Everything appears to be going well until Adrian's daughter from a previous marriage, Ysa, arrives from abroad and lives with them. Ysa showes her dislike for Lizelle, unbeknownst to Adrian.
Adrian is sued for malpractice and the investigation starts to cause conflict in Adrian and Lizelle's relationship. Feeling unwanted, Lizelle finds comfort in the seductive photographer and ex-boyfriend Gary Angeles, who is now dating Ysa. Lizelle and Gary rekindle their romance, with the latter admitting that he dated Ysa to get back with Lizelle. Ysa tries to win Gary's heart but Gary admits that he loves someone else.
Lizelle and Gary decide to elope, but Lizelle is stood up. Lizelle returns to Adrian and asks to marry him. During the wedding preparations, a lawyer informs Lizelle that Gary has died and named her his sole beneficiary of Gary. Adrian goes home to see Lizelle crying, admitting she tried to leave him for Gary, but he didn't show up. Adrian tells her that he knows Gary because he tried to treat him before he died.
Adrian recounts his story, admitting to Lizelle that he knew she was meeting Gary and planned to leave him. He then confronted Gary. While arguing, Gary tried to cross the road but was struck by a car and died shortly after.
After Lizelle asks for forgiveness, they resolve their problems and proceed with the marriage. Lizelle is shown laying flowers at Gary's tomb before walking away hand in hand with Adrian.
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Cast and characters
Main cast
Angelica Panganiban portrays, Lizelle Jimenez
Kim Chiu portrays, Ysa Benitez
Derek Ramsay, portrays, Gary Angeles
- Gabby Concepcion as Adrian Benitez
- Angelica Panganiban as Lizelle Jimenez
- Derek Ramsay as Gary Angeles
- Kim Chiu as Ysa Benitez[2]
Supporting cast
- Angel Aquino as Valerie Benitez
- Joem Bascon as Raul
- Matet de Leon as Melai
- Ketchup Eusebio as Jimbo
- Janna Dominguez as Connie
- Liza Lorena as Melinda
- Arlene Muhlach as Claire
- Ces Quesada as Manang
- Cris Villanueva as Arthur
- Chinggoy Alonzo† as Dr. Eduardo Vicencio
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Reception
Gross
I Love You Goodbye grossed a total of ₱94.2 million as of January 7, 2010, where the film fest officially closed. It took the second spot in terms of box-office performance. The film came right after Ang Panday, which grossed ₱99.4 million.[3] And as of January 15, 2010, the film had grossed ₱108 million, according to the statement released by Star Cinema. It became one of the most successful romantic-drama movies from Star Cinema.[4]
Feedbacks
The movie received positive feedback. Angelica Panganiban's acting was excellent as expected by many. Kim Chiu's performance was subtle as the villain. Her character brought about the movie's conflict. Both actresses received positive reviews on their performance.
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