TFC@theMovies’ much-talked about second original feature film, “EDSA Woolworth” is taking viewers worldwide to a family’s journey towards love and self-discovery via Pay Per View on TFC (The Filipino Channel).
“EDSA Woolworth,” which was well-received during its North America run and much-talked about during its recent premiere on Philippine silver screen, is an endearing and unforgettable movie that is centered on an unconventional family – the Woolworths – who are strongly intertwined by ties that go beyond the boundaries of language, race, culture, and even blood. Team Woolworth as the members fondly call themselves, is an inspiring family composed of people with varying personalities and idiosyncrasies who still manage to stick together through thick and thin. What keeps the Woolworths together, are their shared, stubborn affection and respect for each other’s differences.
Playing the titular role of Edsa Woolworth is comedienne Pokwang who displayed another dimension in her acting chops and proved that she is not just a comedienne but a dramatic actress as well. The film reunites her with director John-D Lazatin who also directed the first feature film of TFC@theMovies, “A Mother’s Story” in 2011. Pokwang as Edsa Woolworth is the eldest and only daughter in a family headed by an American father, Papa Frank (Steven Spohn), who is torn between her commitment to the family and her inner desire to find her personal happiness.
Pokwang completely understands what EDSA is going through because she admits that her own mother is experiencing close to what her father in the movie, Papa Frank is experiencing. “Iyan ang struggle ng buhay ko. Uunahin ko ba ang sarili ko o itong pamilya ko na kailangan ako? Sa ngayon iyan ang nararamdaman ko sa totoong buhay.” (I am going through a similar experience as what EDSA is. Should I prioritize myself or my family who needs me first?). She adds that the lesson she learned from the movie was to value family. “Sa mga panahon ngayong mas kailangan nila (magulang) tayo. Habang nandito pa sila, habang nabubuhay sila at kasama natin, ibigay natin ang nararapat sa kanila. (There will be times when our parents will need us. So while they are still alive and here with us, we should give them what is due them).”
Completing the amazing line-up of extremely talented actors are Lee O’ Brian as Chad Bauer, Ricci Chan as EDSA’s younger brother Bonifacio, newcomer Prince Saruhan as their youngest brother Paco, TFC’s Adobo Nation host Lee Robin Salazar as Patrick, and Princess Ryan as Shayne.
PPV on TFC takes its viewers worldwide to a journey with “EDSA Woolworth” via its internet protocol (IPTV) service in U.S. and Canada until March 16 and in Japan, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand until March 21. The family film will also be available via TFC’s satellite platform available in Australia and New Zealand until January 25 and from January 28 to February 1. EDSA Woolworth will be available worldwide via TFC’s official online service, TFC.tv until March 21.
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