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Starting Over Again streaming

2014 Movie Philippines Drama, Romance, Comedy 130 min Ages 13+
By: Olivia M. Lamasan With: Cai Cortez, Joross Gamboa, Piolo Pascual, Edgar Allan Guzman, Iza Calzado

10 years ago, architecture student Ginny (Toni Gonzaga) and history professor Marco (Piolo Pascual) began a one-of-a-kind, unpredictable love story. In their five years together, they brought out the best in each other, including Marco's unrealized dream of becoming a chef. Together they worked toward their dream of opening a restaurant, but when Ginny realized that her own pursuits were different from his, she rejected his marriage proposal and left the country to work on her Masters degree in Architecture. Now she co-owns a one-stop Architecture and Interior Design firm specializing in Restoration. She receives an email from Marco, which was written and sent after their breakup and meant to be read four years later; it makes her regret ever more that she left the love of her life. When their firm receives an offer to renovate an old house into a restaurant, she is ecstatic to learn that Marco will co-own that restaurant. She takes this as a sign that this will be their second chance, then finds out that Marco wants the restaurant ready for his marriage proposal to his US-based girlfriend Patty De Guia (Iza Calzado). This doesn't stop Ginny from accepting the project in the hopes of winning back Marco, who is now very different. When he learns her motives, he plays along to push her regrets and show that he is much better now. But their actions take a toll on them when they talk about the past, feelings get involved, and Patty gets suspicions about them. Can mistakes and wrong decisions be undone to give way to a second chance? Will Ginny get her happy ending with Marco, or is she four years too late?

Filmium rating
66%

Mood

Comedic
Entertaining
Inspiring
Light
Nostalgic
Romantic
Touching

Cast & Crew

Olivia M. Lamasan
Anjeli Pessumal
Carmi Raymundo
Joross Gamboa
Piolo Pascual
Iza Calzado
Cai Cortez
Edgar Allan Guzman
Lito Pimentel
Toni Gonzaga

Adaptation

Original Screenplay
Romantic Story

Budget

Commercial
Mainstream
Studio-Produced

Cinematic Technique

Character Focus
Character-Driven
Dialogue-Heavy
Email Scenes
Emotional Close-Ups
Flashback
Flashbacks
Narrative-Driven

Narrative Structure

Character Exploration
Flashback-Driven
Flashbacks
Non-Linear
Twist Ending

Pace

Balanced
Engaging
Fast-Paced
Moderate
Moderate Pace
Rhythmic
Steady
Well-Paced

Runtime

Romantic Comedy
Standard Length

Soundtrack

Lani Misalucha
Popular
Romantic Theme Song

Style

Cinematic
Flashback
High-Budget
Mainstream
Narrative Flashbacks
Non-Linear
Romantic Comedy

Time-Period

2014
Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Emotional Turmoil
Love Rekindling
Moving On
Past Vs Present
Relationship Struggles
Second Chance

Characters

Former Lovers
Romantic Leads
Supporting Characters

Ending

Bittersweet
Happy Ending
Hopeful

Historical Context

2014
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Flashback Scenes
Reunion After Years
Romantic Tension

Plot

Moving On
Redemption
Reunion
Romantic Conflict
Romantic Reunion
Second Chance
Second Chances
Self-Discovery

Setting

Contemporary
Philippines
Urban
Urban Setting

Shooting Location

Philippines
Urban Setting

Theme

Love
Love And Redemption
Moving On
Redemption
Second Chances
Self-Discovery

Genre

Drama
Romance
Romantic Comedy
Slice Of Life

Audiences

Adults
Filipino Audience
Romantic Comedy Fans
Romantic Film Fans
Young Adults

Titles

Starting Over Again
Starting Over Again - Tagalog

Box Office Success

410 Million Pesos
Blockbuster
Domestic Hit

Critical Reception

Mixed Reviews
Predictable
Well-Directed

Festivals

North American Screening
Philippines Premiere

Popularity

High Audience Turnout
Mainstream Success
Viral Trailer

Ratings

3.5/5 Stars
Generally Favorable
Positive

Reception

Box Office Success
Critical Praise
Mixed Reviews
Popular

Production Countries

Australia
Middle East
Philippines
United States

Release Year

2014
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