The Kingdom (2024 Philippine film)
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| Directed by | Mike Tuviera |
| Written by | Michael Ngu-nario |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The Kingdom is an upcoming Philippine action family drama film. Produced by APT Entertainment, MQuest Ventures, and MZet Television Productions, it is intended to be part of the first batch of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1] The film is directed by Michael "Mike" Tuviera and written by Michael Ngu-nario.
The film includes an ensemble cast featuring Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual, Cristine Reyes, Sue Ramirez, and Sid Lucero.
Premise
[edit]The story is set in an alternate timeline in which the Philippines has never been colonized by the Spaniards. It features the hierarchy of the Kaharian ng Kalayaan and Malayas.[citation needed]
Cast
[edit]- Vic Sotto as a Lakan
- He is the ruler of the Kingdom of Kalayaan, an alternative timeline monarchy of the Philippines. He is the second son of Lakan Diwa, father to Magat Bagwis, Dayang Matimyas, and Dayang Lualhati. He used to be a benevolent king, until his wife Lakambini Hiraya his moral compass and anchor-died in childbirth.[2] For the role, temporary whole-body tattoos had to be applied to Sotto for three hours. The bodypaint serves as a status symbol for his character. Sotto had to also undergo Filipino martial arts training as part of his portrayal.[3]
- Piolo Pascual
- He is cast as a Tinatwa (banished) farmer, who is also a son of a disgraced Kalasag Royal Guard. Unlike the free people or the Malayas, he has no tattoos. Due to his social stature, he was denied decent education and livelihood. He condemns this injustice und questions the Kingdom of Kalayaan. Despite of everything, he remains to be a good man who can't turn a blind eye to wrongdoing. Through his journey with Dayang Lualhati, he learns to let go of his hatred. [2]
- Cristine Reyes
- Sue Ramirez
- Sid Lucero
Production
[edit]The Kingdom is a co-production between APT Entertainment, MQuest Ventures, and MZet Television Productions. Michael "Mike" Tuviera of APT serves as the film's director.[4]Michael Ngu-nario is the writer.[1] Tuviera first pitched the story to Jane Basas of MQuest during a story conference for Padyak Princess.[4]
The Kingdom is noted for not heavily featuring comedy, despite the casting of comedian film actor Vic Sotto.[5]
It was among the first five entries of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival announced on July 16, 2024; all of which were submitted as scripts.[6]
Release
[edit]As one of the ten official entries of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival, The Kingdom is set to have its wide theatrical release in cinemas in the Philippines on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Vic Sotto and Vice Ganda movies make it to MMFF 2024". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. July 16, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ a b News5Everywhere (August 1, 2024). Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual, nagkita na para sa kanilang pelikulang 'The Kingdom' | Frontline Pilipinas. Retrieved November 1, 2024 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Gabinete, Jojo (October 24, 2024). "Vic Sotto, pumayag "magpa-tattoo" para sa The Kingdom" [Vic Sotto, agreed to get "tattooed" for The Kingdom]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Marfori, M. J. (July 20, 2024). "Bossing Vic Sotto slated for 'eye-opening' MMFF comeback". The Philippine Star (in English and Filipino). Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "MMFF 2024: Vic Sotto in first movie drama, Vice Ganda in first dramedy. Seriously?". Rappler. October 23, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Mayo, Stephanie (July 18, 2024). "MMFF 50th Edition: Excitement builds as first half of finalists revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2024.