Rekonek, the lone Christmas-themed entry of the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival, offers a heartfelt look at human connection in a world suddenly unplugged. During its official kickoff in Makati City, the complete ensemble came together to introduce the film’s message and reflect on the lessons they hope viewers will take home.
Set weeks before Christmas, the story unfolds after a global internet outage cuts off Wi-Fi, screens, and digital communication. In this silence, Rekonek follows multiple characters who are forced to rediscover relationships, community, and the true meaning of connection. The film’s powerhouse cast includes Gloria Diaz, Gerald Anderson, Carmina Villarroel, Zoren Legaspi, Bela Padilla, Andrea Brillantes, Charlie Dizon, Kokoy De Santos, Angel Guardian, Kelvin Miranda, Alexa Miro, Daumier Corilla, Vance Larena, Raf Pineda, Mavy Legaspi, and Cassy Legaspi.
The film drrected by Jade Castro brings together several intertwined stories: Wes (Gerald Anderson) and Kate (Charlie Dizon), a married couple drifting apart; OFWs Trisha (Bela Padilla) and Gigi (Andrea Brillantes), who must take a long land route to get home for Christmas; Cory, a grandmother rejecting modern gadgets; the Crowders, an influencer family forced to live without posting; Onyx (Kelvin Miranda), a young artist wrongfully jailed without any way to call for help; a hopeless romantic (Angel Guardian) meeting her online match (Kokoy De Santos) on the worst possible day; a scammer (Alexa Miro) who loses her digital lifeline; and an IT specialist (Raf Pineda) trapped in a tech-dependent office with his clueless boss (Dom Corilla).
PalabasTayo.com asked the cast: “What are your characters’ learnings that you want the audience to learn as well?”
Gerald answered, “Siguro sa perspective namin ni Charlie, ‘someone saying goodbye doesn’t mean it’s bad… Not all goodbyes are malungkot… There’s always a silver lining… Ako I learn more through failure.’”
Andrea shared, “If you’re not happy where you are… don’t be afraid to move on… God will always provide opportunities for you.”
Kelvin reflected, “Akala natin nasa kamay ng ibang tao… pero… nasa atin ang justice… Kailangan lang natin syang tanggapin.”
Carmina added, “Hindi ibig sabihin magulang ka… ay palaging tama… you also need to communicate… you also listen.”
Through its grounded stories and reflective moments, Rekonek shows that when the world disconnects, real connection begins. It opens in cinemas nationwide on December 25.
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