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Here are 5 reasons 'Flower Girl' is the perfect film to watch for Pride Month

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Rhea Manila Santos

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<p>Months after working on and promoting their film, the cast and crew of <em>Flower Girl</em> are finally ready for the Filipino audiences to watch their movie as it opens in cinemas just in time for Pride Month. Here are our top five reasons this film will pique your interest for more than just its often raunchy and hilarious scenes. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsQGSazEl-/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2313017.6%2C%22ls%22%3A2312332.4%2C%22le%22%3A2313009%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="832" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>1. It’s a movie openly dedicated to homophobes</strong></div><p>Director Fatrick Tabada does not hold back when he shared that he made his debut solo film with an advocacy to educate homophobes and those who have misconceptions about the LGBTQIA community. Just like his lead character Ena, some people can be clueless about their own homophobia and need a lesson or two about the importance of gender equality</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKHN68MRq4r/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A2313030%2C%22ls%22%3A2312332.4%2C%22le%22%3A2313009%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1311" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ84XWjR_9K/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2313042.6999999997%2C%22ls%22%3A2312332.4%2C%22le%22%3A2313009%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1275" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>2. It normalizes the conversation when it comes to talking about your private parts </strong></div><p>In the film, Sue Ramirez’s character wakes up one day without her beloved lady part after trying to shame a transwoman out of a ladies room. Which begs the question, ‘If having a feminine private part makes someone female, does the loss of one mean she now of a different gender?’</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKOCouVzeWS/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A2315965.8%2C%22ls%22%3A2312332.4%2C%22le%22%3A2313009%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1191" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>3. Sue Ramirez is certifiably gorgeous, with or without her ‘poochy’</strong></div><p>More than just a pretty face (or a sanitary napkin model in this case,) Ena shines with her uber feminine and glamorous outfits in almost every scene in <em>Flower Girl</em></p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsQRa3T8Zh/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2316251.4%2C%22ls%22%3A2312332.4%2C%22le%22%3A2313009%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="850" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>4. You’ll enjoy (and learn) things in every scene with Maxie Andreison</strong></div><p>Drag queen Maxie Andreison&#x27;s return to the big screen this year is a relaxed and understated affair. She takes on the role of Ena’s personal assistant who provides her with support, love, and advice as she discovers what genuine love for herself and others really means.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsPyS1zxkO/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A2316304.5%2C%22ls%22%3A2312332.4%2C%22le%22%3A2313009%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="868" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>5. Flower Girl is more than just your average offbeat comedy </strong></div><p>With a talented cast that also includes Kaladkaren, Donna Cariaga, Jameson Blake, and Martin Del Rosario, <em>Flower Girl</em>’s premise may seem to be made of fantasy and laughs are found in almost every scene, but make no mistake, the movie will entertain AND educate you at the same time.</p><div><br/></div><p><em>Flower Girl</em> opens in cinemas nationwide on June 18, Wednesday. It stars Sue Ramirez, Martin del Rosario, Jameson Blake, Donna Cariaga, KaladKaren and Maxie Andreison. Written and directed by Fatrick Tabada and produced by The IdeaFirst Company, Octobertrain, and CreaZion Studios. </p>

<p>Sue Ramirez’s sexy new comedy 'Flower Girl' will open up your heart and mind when it comes to issues on gender equality and femininity.</p>

Sue Ramirez’s sexy new comedy 'Flower Girl' will open up your heart and mind when it comes to issues on gender equality and femininity.