When Kita Kita's trailer first came out, we were all intrigued. But we had no doubt that it would be such a hit when it comes out in theaters.
Sigrid Andrea Bernardo's rom-com is about Lea (Alessandra de Rossi), a Filipina who works in Sapporo, Japan as a tour guide, who goes blind after she discovers that her Japanese boyfriend has been cheating on her. Tonyo (Empoy Marquez) appears after that and they start to develop friendship and even a romantic relationship after.
There are movies that make us go on and on about how much we loved it, except that Kita Kita isn't exactly one of those. We're just in awe of how beautiful it is. In the last few scenes, we were even dumbfounded and silent.
And if we haven't already convinced you enough, these social media posts will.
— J (@JennelieEunice) July 23, 2017
TRUTH.
UGH. Sigrid Bernardo, why do you do this to us?
— Ren (@rendeardeer) July 24, 2017
You have to embrace the whole story with open arms.
— Sher Cruz ???? (@atyourshervice) July 24, 2017
We're actually listening to the theme song over and over and over again.
— Francis (@imfrancisrafael) July 24, 2017
As The Little Prince once said, what is essential is invisible to the eye.
— Apple? Joy Lumabao (@applestreudel) July 23, 2017
That's true love for us right there.
"Leche
You'll only cry once because you'll cry non-stop.
— breaking free (@nazbarlis) July 22, 2017
Who says Filipino cinema is dead?
This story originally appeared on Candymag.com. Minor edits have been made by the SPOT.ph editors.