ABS-CBN Film Productions officially dropped the highly-anticipated trailer of the comeback movie of the country’s powerhouse reel-to-real couple, Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, with “Rewind,” amassing over 16 million views within 24 hours since its release on various Star Cinema and ABS-CBN platforms last December 4 (Monday).
The film will be the much-awaited return of DongYan on the big screen that is sure to tug hearts with its stinging drama on family, faith, and love.
Showing in cinemas nationwide beginning this Christmas as one of the official entries for the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), “Rewind” revolves around John (Dingdong), who looks to make up for lost time and regrets with his family after an uneventful accident that cost his wife’s life in a car crash.
Desperate to have his wife, Mary (Marian), back into his life and to mend his relationship with their son Austin (Jordan Lim), he receives unexpected help from Lods, played by Pepe Herrera—giving him a chance to start anew and amend his wrongdoings to his family. But along with this opportunity, a costly consequence awaits.
Dingdong and Marian then expressed their delight and gratitude to be starring in Star Cinema’s official MMFF entry, co-produced alongside APT Entertainment and Agosto Dos Pictures.
“Mula noong unang araw na mabasa namin ang script, nakakatuwa na talagang nabigyan namin ito ng buhay that’s why I can’t wait to see the final product. Mapalad kami na isa sa mapili ng MMFF. I guarantee na makaka-relate ang mga manonood, whether parte ka ng isang pamilya, isang barkada, asawa ka man o anak,”
Dingdong said. As for Marian, “Nakaka-proud na nakagawa ako ng isang pangarap kong pelikula… Palagi akong looking forward na makatrabaho muli si Dong and hanggang ngayon, in love pa rin akong makasama siya onscreen.”
Its director Mae Cruz Alviar, along with story writer Enrico Santos, praised Dingdong and Marian for their heart stringing performance on the big screen—noting that the roles of John and Mary are a perfect fit for DongYan and their portrayals will move audiences into tears.
“Ang laking factor talaga na it was DongYan who portrayed John and Mary. Iba kasi ‘yung totoong love na nadarama ng artista and it translates to the material,” Mae shared.
“We’ve been dreaming for a DongYan movie for the longest time. We really had a long discussion. Sinulat namin ito para sa kanila. Kapag ba ‘ganun ka-swak ang materyal, hihintayin pa ba natin? The unanimous decision was no one else could do it but Dingdong and Marian,” Enrico added.
Completing the stellar cast are Sue Ramirez, Joross Gamboa, Lito Pimentel, Ina Feleo, Ariel Ureta, Pamu Pomerada, Mary Joy Apostol, Via Antonio, Chamyto Aguedan, and Coney Reyes.
Catch “Rewind” in the upcoming MMFF 2023, in cinemas nationwide starting December 25. For film updates, follow ABS-CBN Films on Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and Threads.
