Get ready to meet Da Facundo family (Da Facs) in “Meet, Greet & Bye,” a cinematic celebration of love, laughter, and the unbreakable ties that bind families, showing in theaters worldwide beginning Wednesday (November 12).
The newest Star Cinema film stars Piolo Pascual as the comeback son Tupe, Joshua Garcia as the ever dependable son Brad, Belle Mariano as the strong independent princess Geri, Juan Karlos as the comic musician bro (Leo), and Maricel Soriano as the ultimate fan girl Mama Baby as seen in the film’s second trailer released last Nov. 6.
Da Facs are ready to make audiences laugh, cry, and hold their loved ones a little closer with their heartwarming story directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana.
It centers on Da Facundo siblings, who want to grant their dying Mama Baby’s wish—to meet her favorite Korean idol, Park Seo Jun.
The film earned praise from celebrities and influencers for its universal theme, compelling storytelling, and relatable narrative.
“Sobrang well-written, well-acted, ang ganda ng kwento, sobrang malaman. Walang dull moment for me, and yung emotions punong-puno, syempre di lang puro iyakan, may mga banters din at kitang-kita mo talaga ang chemistry nilang apat and, of course, Ms. Maricel. Ganda!” said Brent Manalo.
“The movie really hits close to home. While you’re watching it, it makes you feel like you’re part of the family. Lahat nang pinapakita nila, napagdaanan ko rin. It will move you in so many ways,” shared River Joseph.
“The film operates on the raw, yet universal, theme of family sacrifice—the difficult choices made and the heavy burdens carried in silence for the sake of the collective. It’s the unspoken dynamics of a family unit that form the emotional earthquake at the core of the story, making the eventual breakthroughs all the more resonant,” posted influencer Rod Magaru.
Meanwhile, Angeline Quinto was reminded of her own fears as a mother upon watching the film.
“Kaya ako naiyak kasi parang ayokong dumating sa time na ganun pag malaki na ang mga anak ko. Ayokong magkasakit, ayokong alalahanin nila ako pagdating ng panahon,” said Angeline. “Sa lahat ng mga anak, sa mga nanay, kailangan nyo panoorin ang pelikulang ito kasi ang daming revelations tungkol sa mga nangyayari sa bawat pamilya.”
Aside from the Philippines, “Meet, Greet & Bye” will be showing in Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain starting Nov. 13 and the US, Canada, and Guam on Nov. 14.
It is also showing in various cities in Europe this November, including UK, Ireland, and Austria on Nov. 15; Italy and France on Nov. 16; Greece on Nov. 22; and Spain on Nov. 23.
The film will likewise have screenings in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Brunei, and Papua New Guinea this month. It will also be showing in Cambodia on December 12.
Feel the love and family bonds from Da Facs in “Meet, Greet & Bye.” Visit meetgreetandbye.com to get tickets and learn more about the movie. For additional information, follow Star Cinema on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
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