A LOVE STORY

1h 57min | Drama, Romance |

Philippines

Synopsis

What if you met the woman you wanted to make your wife after you married someone else? Ian Montes is a picture of success. Despite being a son of a shipping tycoon, Ian refused to just ride in his father's empire. He built his own real estate company and earned his first million at a very young age. He never looked back since then. Driven by his ambition to become better, if not as good as his father, Ian managed to make it on his own. But behind all the glory is a man yearning for love and recognition. Wounded from the abandonment of their mother when he was 17 and desperate for his father's approval, Ian longed for someone who can and will love him unconditionally. And he felt this twice when he met two women who would change his life forever - Joanna and Karyn. Joanna Villanueva is a picture of quiet confidence and success. Healing from a heartbreak caused by an errant ex-husband, Joanna found love again when she rescued Ian from a water-skiing accident in La Union. Being a doctor, Joanna nurtured Ian and showered him with love and attention. With Joanna, Ian found the home he sorely missed and a life of bliss he never thought he could have. But there is also Karyn. Karyn Torres is a flight stewardess he met when he once went to Macau for a business trip. At 24, Karyn is the epitome of youthful sensuality and worldliness. With Karyn, every moment is filled with excitement and spontaneity. With Karyn, Ian found the life he's always wanted. And so Ian is left with a choice... In the end, Ian, Joanna and Karyn learn - though in the most painful ways - the true meaning of unconditional love and forgiveness.

Cast and Credits

*Director:*	Maryo J. De Los Reyes
*Writer:*	Vanessa R. Valdez
*Producer:*	Elma S. Medua (producer) Carmi Raymundo (associate producer) Malou N. Santos (executive producer) Charo Santos-Concio (executive producer)
*Cinematographer:*	Gary L. Gardoce
*Music/Composer:*	Jesse Lucas
*Editorial Department:*	Tara Illenberger
*Production Design/Art Department:*	Gerry Santos (production designer) Bobet Lopez (art director) Daisy Gabelo (wardrobe) Mila Escobar (wardrobe) Jaya Angeles (wardrobe) Erwin Galang (setman/propsman) Allan Portes (setman/propsman) Rex Bumatay (setman/propsman) JR Candelario (setman/propsman) Clarence (setman/propsman) Ryan Mariano (setman/propsman) Elmer Catungal (production make-up artist) Jan Vincent Cargo (production make-up artist) Engelbert Bautista (production make-up artist) Jose Dulay (production make-up artist) Dennis Dela Cruz (additional make-up) Angie Abellano (hair stylist of Maricel Soriano) Jimmy Liu (hair stylist of Maricel Soriano) Arsenia Huganas (make-up artist of Aga Muhlach)
*Production Management:*	Mike Astudillo (production manager) Jun Cudia (assistant production manager) Bernadette A. David (senior production assistant) Maria Richella Damo (junior production assistant) Joycelyn Sta. Maria (production coordinator) Mariz Beltran (production coordinator) Cherry Grace Buan (production coordinator) Joel Benitez (schedule master) Russel Lucido (schedule master) Cecila Mapoy (field cashier)
*Sound Department:*	Albert Michael Idioma (sound engineer) Ramon Eulloran (field sound supervisor) Jonjon Corpuz (clapper/loader) Ronnie Raguindon (bestboy) Bonifacio Martin (boom operator) Manolito Ampon (boom operator)
*Camera and Lighting Department:*	Alvin Despa (assistant cameraman) Raul Agravante (still photographer) Johny Albia (still photographer) Choy Paclauna (still photographer) Jeffrey Baltazar (gaffer) Elmer Despa (second camera operator) David Carlo Mendoza (second camera operator) Rolando Pedroso (video assist) Jose Vargas (electrician) Ely Echalas (dolly operator) Victor Gabelo (HMI operator/grips) Peregrino Tadem (HMI operator/grips) Rolando Dela Cruz (grip 1) Jessie Capiral (grip 2) Rafael Flores (kinoflo operator) Bernard Flores (kinoflo operator) Eden Pobe (arrisun operator) Jerry Ponpon (arrisun operator) Alex Cuaderno (utility) Resty Capiral (utility) Paul Cequena (utility) Lito Perido (utility) Mark Anthony Perido (utility) Renato Delfin (utilityman) Joel Cabigting (genet operator/driver) Diomedes Bohol (grip truck driver)
*Post-production:*	Elma S. Medua (manager) Nanette Castro (supervisor) Albert Feliciano (technical specialist) Allan Garcia (post production assistant) Elmer Buencamino (colortimer) Arturo Jarlego (optical artist) Lucy Quinto (dubbing supervisor) Carmen Serafin (dubbing supervisor)
*Assistant/Associate Director:*	Jerry O' Hara (assistant director) Marcelo Boot (2nd assistant director)
*Production Company:*	ABS-CBN Film Productions Star Cinema
*Cast:*	Maricel Soriano (as Joanna Villanueva) Aga Muhlach (as Ian Montes) Angelica Panganiban (as Karyn Torres) Dante Rivero (as Serge Montes) Chin Chin Gutierrez (as Concha) Bobby Andrews (as Roy) TJ Trinidad (as Rick Montes) Baron Geisler (as Macky Villanueva) John Arcilla (as Steve) Gerald Madrid (as Jake Villanueva) Marc Acueza (as Jason) Bart Guingona (as Hector Villanueva) RS Francisco (as Dr. Philip) Anita Linda (as Inang Sion) Eva Darren (as Delia) Gilleth Sandico (as Tet Torres) Jaymee Joaquin (as Mars) Charee Pineda (as Stacey) Dianne Medina (as Camille) Mark Gil (as Peter) Carla Humphries (as Ava) Bonita Donato (as Marian) Liza Diño (as Monica) Rose-Cel Aguilar (as Lyn Montes) Julijo Pisk (as Drew)
*Additional Crew:*	Han Salazar (crowd director) Jeffrey Canduba (crowd director) Bigtime Castillo (crowd control) Nestor Balla (crowd control) Toni Gata (driver) Nato Cortez (driver) Renato Sanao (driver) Danny Venida (driver) Marlon Flores (driver) Bernard Adonis (driver) Ariel Sevilla (driver) Erlinda Lugue (talent coordinator) Josie Tagle (talent coordinator) Alice Lim (talent coordinator) Gerry Bricenio (talent coordinator) Baying Promotions (talent coordinator) Melvic Cabasag (music rights & clearances officer) Rally Cruz (unit bus driver) Paulita V. Cortez (catering)

Details

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*Year:*	2007
*Genre:*	Drama Romance
*Country:*	Philippines
*Language:*	Tagalog English
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*Awards, Recognition, & Participation:*	Best Director - Maryo J. de los Reyes 56th FAMAS Award (2008) Best Editing - Tara Illenberger 56th FAMAS Award (2008) Best Musical Score - Jesse Lucas 56th FAMAS Award (2008) Best Picture - A Love Story 26th Luna Awards (2008) Best Director - Maryo J. de los Reyes 26th Luna Awards (2008) Best Supporting Actor - Dante Rivero 26th Luna Awards (2008) Best Supporting Actress - Angelica Panganiban 26th Luna Awards (2008) Best Screenplay - Vanessa R. Valdez 26th Luna Awards (2008) Movie Original Screenplay of the Year - Vanessa R. Valdez PMPC Star Awards for Movies Nominations - 56th FAMAS Award (2008) Best Picture - A Love story Best Actor - Aga Muhlach Best Actress - Maricel Soriano Best Screenplay - Vanessa R. Valdez Best Story - Vanessa R. Valdez Best Cinematography - Gary Gardoce Best Art Direction - Gerry Santos Nominations - 26th Luna Awards Best Actor - Aga Muhlach Best Actress - Maricel Soriano Best Editing - Tara Illenberger Best Sound - Albert Michael Idioma Nominations - Golden Screen Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role (Drama) - Maricel Soriano Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) - Angelica Panganiban Nominations - PMPC Star Award Movie of the Year - Star Cinema Movie Director of the Year - Maryo J. de los Reyes Movie Actress of the Year - Maricel Soriano Movie Actor of the Year - Aga Muhlach Movie Cinematographer of the Year - Gary Gardoce Movie Musical Scorer of the Year - Jesse Lucas Movie Sound Engineer of the Year - Albert Michael Idioma

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*Total Running Time:*	1h 57min
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