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Grandpa Is Dead
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Wikipedia article
'Grandpa is Dead' (Filipino:Ded na si Lolo) is a Philippine satirical comedy-drama film directed and written by Soxy Topacio.
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over 'Lola' by Brilliante Mendoza. It was not accepted as a nominee.
Synopsis
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.
Cast
*BJ Forbes as Bobet
*Manilyn Reynes as Charing
*Gina Alajar as Mameng
*Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores
*Dick Israel as Isidro
*Roderick Paulate as Joonee
*Perla Bautista
*Noel Cabangon
*Perry Escao
*Nor Domingo
*Froilan Sales
*Mosang
*Dave Cervantes
*Abno Bayagbag
*John Joel Spongklong
Source:'New York Times'
Production
The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.
References
Category:2009 films
Category:Philippine comedy-drama films
Category:Philippine black comedy films
Category:Philippine satirical films
Category:Films about death
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