Close To You (2006)
Are you willing to lose the love for the friendship? Or are you willing to lose the friendship for love?
Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?
Cast
- John Lloyd Cruz - Nuel / Palits
- Bea Alonzo - Marian / Bru
- Sam Milby - Lance
- Melanie Marquez - Nanay
- Boboy Garrovillo - Tatay
- Tetchie Agbayani - Lance's Mother
- Nova Villa - Lola Dading
- Joanne Quintas - Cathy
- Carine Cabebe - Abby
- Reyson Yap - Raffy
Screenplay
- John Paul Abellera (Story)
- Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario (Story)
- Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario (Screenplay)
Themes
Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend
Keywords
necklace, philippines, bully, best friend, classmate, childhood friends, grade school, woman director
Trailer
Close To You TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Close To You about?
- Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?
- Who directed Close To You?
- Close To You was directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana.
- Who stars in Close To You?
- Close To You stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, Melanie Marquez, Boboy Garrovillo, Tetchie Agbayani.
- How long is Close To You?
- Close To You has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Close To You?
- Close To You is a Drama, Romance, Family film.
- Where was Close To You produced?
- Close To You was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Close To You?
- The themes of Close To You include: Childhood Sweethearts and First Loves, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend.