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Four movies to watch this Father’s Day

Peter Andrew Acierto

<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">On Father’s Day this year, here are some family-themed movies you can binge on with your dads. These selected films highlight the values of a Filipino family and how fathers overcome challenges they have to face each day.</span></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Some of these films are available on paid streaming platforms such as Netflix, Viu, and Prime, to name a few. Meanwhile, others are available on Star Cinema’s official YouTube account.</span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong>Pursuit of Happyness </strong></span></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This film, released 18 years ago, is the perfect way to commemorate Father’s Day as it highlights the story of a father (portrayed by Will Smith) who is willing to do anything and everything just for the happiness of his son (Jaden Smith). Make sure to have tissues prepared before watching this as the drama-filled film will surely make you shed a tear or two. </span></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong>Seven Sundays</strong></span></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="670" height="377" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q3ptS7yXyZg" title="‘Seven Sundays’ FULL MOVIE | Ronaldo Valdez, Aga Muhlach, Dingdong Dantes, Enrique Gil" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This is another blockbuster film you surely don’t want to miss out on as it gives meaningful life lessons for the whole family. <em>Seven Sundays </em>revolves around the story of a father who tries to bring back his family together and try to make new memories with one another. </span></div><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><strong></strong><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong>Tanging Ina</strong></span><strong></strong><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong> </strong></span></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="670" height="377" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oDk2PVcfU-k" title="‘Ang Tanging Ina’ FULL MOVIE | Ai Ai delas Alas, Eugene Domingo" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Who says mothers can’t be father figures as well? Tanging Ina broke the stereotype of what it takes to be a single mother raising 12 children on her own. Despite the lack of a father figure, the children of Ina Montecillo (played by Ai-ai de las Alas) all grew up well. </span></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><strong>Doll House</strong></span></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This Netflix Original film released in 2022 became an instant hit with several viewers as it introduces what fatherhood is to the audience to someone who just discovered he has a daughter abroad. <em>Doll House</em> gives meaning to second chances as Rustin (played by Baron Geisler) attempts to become a better parent to his daughter. </span></div><div><br/></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">These are just some of the films that you can watch during Father’s Day with your family. </span></div>

<p>Check out these four movies on Father's Day for some bonding time with dad.</p>

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Four movies to watch this Father’s Day

Drew Acierto

Published Jun 16, 2024 08:00 AM PHT

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