Pakboys Takusa
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| File:Pakboys Takusa.jpg Film poster, released for streaming | |
| Directed by | Al Tantay |
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| Cinematography | Carlos S. Montaño Jr. |
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| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Pakboys Takusa is a 2020 Philippine comedy film produced by Viva Films starring Janno Gibbs, Dennis Padilla, Andrew E., and Jerald Napoles. Directed by Al Tantay. It is one of the official entries of the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1] The film was premiered on December 25, 2020. The term "Takusa" is a contraction of the Filipino phrase takot sa asawa or "fear of one's spouse".
Plot
A group of middle-aged men with their acts of unfaithfulness, shows how they attempt to acquire back their wives' trust.[2]
Cast
- Janno Gibbs as Justine[3]
- Dennis Padilla as Bruno[3]
- Jerald Napoles as Drake[3]
- Andrew E. as Dr. John Bartolome[3]
- Ana Roces as Arianna "Tart" Bartolome[4]
- Angelu de Leon as Selina[4]
- Maui Taylor as Miley[4]
- Nathalie Hart as Natasha[4]
- Leo Martinez as Bernardo[4]
- Marissa Sanchez as Kate[4]
- Sheree
- Gary Lim as Joko
- Gene Padilla as Congressman
- Francine Garcia
- Ogie Alcasid (cameo role)
Marketing
Pakboys Takusa was reportedly under production as early as January 2020 under the working title VIVA HQ for the look test & storycon of CONDO/PAKBOYS The Movie.[4] The trailer for Pakboys Takusa was released on November 26, 2020, which had at least 23.7 million accumulated views as of December 2, 2020.[5]
Release
This will serve for Dennis Padilla, Andrew E, Janno Gibbs, and Al Tantay as their second collaboration in a film after Sanggano, Sanggago't Sanggwapo which was released in 2019.[6] The film was premiered on December 25, 2020, via online platform UpStream, as one of the official ten entries of the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival.[7]
References
- ↑ "Janno Gibbs defends 'Pakboys Takusa': 'Pure humor, not about political correctness'". Rappler. December 3, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ↑ Legaspi, John (December 2, 2020). "Trans activist calls out toxic masculinity and transphobia in 'Pakboys: Takusa'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Janno Gibbs defends 'Pakboys Takusa': 'Pure humor, not about political correctness'". Rappler. December 3, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Ruiz, Marah. "LOOK: Ana Roces teases possible 'Alabang Girls' reunion". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ↑ "Pakboys: Takusa trailer, patok sa netizens" [Pakboys: Takusa trailer, a hit with the netizens]. PEP.ph (in Tagalog and English). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ↑ Pornel, Atom. "Ayon kay Direk Al Tantay, hinugot daw ang konsepto ng Pakboys: Takusa sa experiences ng mga bidang sina Janno Gibbs, Andrew E, at Dennis Padilla" [According to Director Al Tantay, the concept for Pakboys: Takusa was derived from the experiences of stars Janno Gibbs, Andrew E, and Dennis Padilla]. PikaPika (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ↑ "The MMFF 2020 is pushing through – here's the full lineup". Rappler. November 24, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.