LSS (Last Song Syndrome), an official entry to the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019, follows the story of two struggling dreamers in their 20s who discover what it means to grow up as they experience the joy and pain of love and loss while accompanied by the music of Ben & Ben.
The main characters are played by real-life couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos. It’s their first movie together.
“Working with him for the first time was a breeze. During the first taping days, we had a hard time. We had to adjust but since we’re very comfortable with each other, working became just like an ordinary day with him,” Gabbi shared with Manila Standard.
“I guess that’s the good part when you don’t belong to the same network. You can still share a lot of things about work without the other person feeling suffocated because, again it still work. Being in two different environments make us feel excited to share how our days went by,” Khalil said.
According to the couple, LSS tackles the utterly complicated story aspects of relationships, life and love.
“The movie centers on that. But that doesn’t mean that one will just give up the search for that great love. It talks about the pain, the struggle and the ‘kilig’ moments of a young couple that anyone can relate with,” said Khalil.
LSS revolves Sara (Gabbi) and Zak (Khalil) who somehow managed to embroil themselves in a chain of almost-but-not-quite-there-yet romantic sojourns while on the heels of an up-and-coming indie-folk band, played by the phenomenal nine-piece band Ben & Ben.
From the same production company that gave moviegoers Birdshot, Goyo, and Hintayan ng Langit—Globe Studios LSS, continues Globe Studios’ high standards with a timely story of two young lovers experiencing the reality of adulthood.
Coupled with a soundtrack especially created by the biggest band in the local music scene Ben&Ben, LSS promises to provide the butterflies in the stomach as it unspools in the cinemas national on Sept. 13 to 28.
Directed by Jade Castro, who also directed the big-hit rom-com My Big Love and the critically acclaimed and award-winning Endo, LSS details the lives and hopes of Zak and Sarah, played by real-life couple Gabbi and Khalil, who both love music and eventually fall in love with each other.
Last March, the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) announced the first three movies that made it to the PPP, which include LSS, Cuddle Weather and Panti Sisters.
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HOOQathon Raffle Promo
This month, HOOQ fans have a lot of reasons to stream Hollywood movies and TV shows. From Aug. 19 through Sept. 17, HOOQ is running, HOOQathon, a binge-watch raffle promo for HOOQ VIP subscribers.
For every two Sony Pictures Television movies watched, or the equivalent total minutes of 200, a VIP subscriber is entitled to one raffle ticket and a chance to win a three-night vacation for two in Los Angeles California – home of Hollywood entertainment. The prize is packed with must-have experiences of vibrant L.A. – round trip flights, airport transfers, hotel accommodation in a luxury hotel, a supercar driving experience at a speedway track, a walking tour of contemporary street art, dinner at a top restaurant and pocket money.
To join, one must first subscribe to a trial access or paid subscription, then register by providing their first name, last name, HOOQ registered email address, mobile number, and mailing address. Subscribers automatically get one raffle entry upon registration.
For every 200 minutes clocked in, one raffle entry is earned; plus, every rental movie redeemed also earns them one more entry.
Sony Pictures Television movies and TV shows on HOOQ include Angels & Demons, Brightburn, SALT, The Nanny, The Oath, The Good Doctor, and The Client List. A complete list of titles can be found here: https://on.hooq.tv/SonyHOOQathon.
The grand draw is on Sept. 23. To be eligible for the raffle draw, the subscriber must hold a Philippine passport. For more information, log on to https://campaign.hooq.tv/sonyhooqathon/. Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 13948 Series of 2019.