For the past couple of months, Filipino films have been in decline. Most movies are made for teenagers about love struck ka churvaness and it is really disappointing. No wonder that the film industry is suffering. However, one film made me appreciate Filipino film again, and that is the movie That thing called Tadhana.
The story is really simple and that is what I appreciate the most. It is about destiny not only about love but about life and about moving on. I believe that out destiny is paved by how we face and overcome challenges that comes our way.
Here are some hugot lines for you:
“Pano ba makalimot?”
“Pwede kang uminom gabi gabi, pwede kang umiyak gabi gabi, pwede kang makipagdate kung kani-kanino, o pwede ka ring makahanap ng new love.” We all have different ways of coping and moving on. Me, I became active. I ran, cycled and kept myself busy with things. I realized that what I am going through is not that a big deal. There are a lot of problems greater than heartbreak.
“Kung mahal mo, habulin mo, ipaglaban mo. ‘Wag mong hintaying may magtulak sa kanya pabalik sa’yo. Hilahin mo. Hanggang kaya mo, wag kang bibitaw. Sorry, mahal ko eh.” True, destiny is a choice. We get to choose our destiny. Simple.
"Gaano katagal bago mo siya makalimutan?"
"Matagal"
"Gaano nga katagal? One year? 2? 3? 4? 5?"
"Importante pa ba 'yun? Ang mahalaga, nakalimutan." - Again, tama si Anthony. Give yourself a time to mourn, cry until you have no more tears. There is no need to rush. Moving on is not a race.
“Alam mo ‘yung love na 8 years na kayo? Sa ganong love ka pa ba magdududa? Pero wala pala sa tagal ng relasyon yun. Ke eight months kayo o eight years, kung gusto ka niyang lokohin, lolokohin ka niya. Pag hindi ka na niya mahal, hindi ka na niya mahal.” - Love is not measured by how long you have been together. If there is no more love, wag mu nang pilitin. You will only end up hurting yourself
And lastly, my favorite: “Alam mo ‘yung sinabi ni F. Scott Fitzgerald? There are all kinds of love in this world, but never the same love twice.” -One should never give up on love. Do not get discouraged by just one failed relationship.
I commend Angelica for playing her role well. It feels like you are really watching the real Angelica not the character Mace. Same with JM, they do not try to be all lovey dovey, they are simply them and it makes it easier to relate to the character.
I recommend this movie for all. Not only for the sawi, or singles but for everybody.
Here is some trivia for you: http://8list.ph/that-thing-called-tadhana-trivia/
