Ysabel Mariz Austria

THROWBACK: Rediscover the significance of the ‘Seven Sundays’ dance scene

Article (news)

<div><em>[Editor’s note: This story, first published on April 7, 2021 and updated today, is brought to you from our Star Cinema Archives.] </em></div><div> </div><div><br/></div><p>Whenever the Lenten and Easter season comes around, so do touching stories on family and unconditional love. When thinking back to the films that encourage us to reflect on these themes, it would be a loss not to mention “Seven Sundays”!</p><p>The 2017 Cathy Garcia-Sampana-helmed movie follows the star-studded cast of Aga Muhlach, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/4/2/charo-santos-concio-dingdong-dantes-dance-around-labels-in-only-we-know-teaser-1744" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dingdong Dantes</a>, Cristine Reyes, and Enrique Gil as they play <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/4/15/5-iconic-sibling-squads-from-star-cinema-family-drama-1118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">siblings at odds</a>. Amid their father Manuel’s (Ronaldo Valdez) terminal illness, the Bonifacio kids return to their childhood home and spend time with the ailing patriarch, all while confronting their past grudges with one another.</p><p>While the film’s tearful exchanges do stick out as some of its strongest points, the “Seven Sundays” dance scene also deserves the same amount of love! The scene finds Ryan Bang’s Mr. Kim challenging the Bonifacios to pull out their best moves. </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744783382436Seven Sundays Ryan Bang Star Cinema.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>In time for Easter Sunday back in 2021, “Seven Sundays” scriptwriter Vanessa Valdez spoke about the layers of the movie’s comedic yet heartwarming scene via Instagram. She explained that the siblings going back to their roots by dancing during their store’s relaunch represents their “reenergized bond and re-commitment to each other.&quot;</p><p>More than merely standing their ground against Mr. Kim’s rival Korean supermarket, Vanessa shared of the siblings’ dance battle: &quot;This time, though, they would be dancing with their offspring, indicating stronger intergenerational family ties with the passing down of a family tradition.” </p><div> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744783406014Seven Sundays Ronaldo Valdez Dingdong Dantes Aga Mulach Christine Reyes Enrique Gil.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>As a parallel to Mr. Kim’s &quot;greed [and] selfishness&quot;, our protagonists instead represent “warmth, generosity, and joy.”</p><p>&quot;I knew that we had to show them dancing at some point in &#x27;Seven Sundays&#x27; [since] all three of them are known for being very good dancers,” Vanessa added. “It would be such a treat for their fans.&quot;</p><p>Here’s another behind-the-scenes scoop: did you know that there was supposed to be only one Mr. Kim? In the movie, Jeffrey Tam also goes by Mr. Kim as he plays the brother of Ryan’s character.  </p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744783441896Seven Sundays Jeffrey Tam Star Cinema.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>While the film’s creators initially cast Jeffrey in light of Ryan’s commitments to “It’s Showtime!”, they soon encountered scheduling conflicts with Jeffrey. It just so happens that during this time, Ryan’s schedule opened up and thus, we wound up with double the laughs, thanks to our two Mr. Kims!  </p><p>Vanessa explained, &quot;We rewrote the scene to explain why there was a different Mr. Kim (they’re brothers, with Ryan claiming to be the more handsome one) challenging the Bonifacios to a dance-off.&quot;</p><p>The rewrite proved to serve the story even better, as it offered a “celebratory mood” following “all the tears shed.” The scriptwriter said, “The merriment was also a reassurance that love makes rebirths [and] renewals possible.&quot;</p><p>Harking back to the Lenten season’s purpose, Vanessa concluded, “That’s the same promise of Easter — that love, given [and] received, rebuilds and refreshes souls.&quot;</p><p>Revisit this iconic dance-off by watching &quot;Seven Sundays” FULL MOVIE for FREE below: </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q3ptS7yXyZg?si=cSFMRn1-ud9VfNrB" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><p>Celebrate the Easter season with Star Cinema’s heartfelt family dramas, which you can stream on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">official YouTube channel</a>!    </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PBtsUmBscaw?si=Kcbj5pMZCsTvzY8j" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZqGUKXSgEe0?si=8__bsLxHnR37ZRY4" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES: </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/4/14/this-holy-week-reflect-on-the-gift-of-family-in-these-3-drama-movies-1533" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Holy Week, reflect on the gift of family in these 3 drama movies</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/4/15/5-iconic-sibling-squads-from-star-cinema-family-drama-1118" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 iconic sibling squads from Star Cinema family dramas</a></div>

<p>THROWBACK: Rediscover the significance of the ‘Seven Sundays’ dance scene</p>

THROWBACK: Rediscover the significance of the ‘Seven Sundays’ dance scene

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

Films

THROWBACK: Rediscover the significance of the ‘Seven Sundays’ dance scene

Mika Geronimo

Published Apr 16, 2025 04:09 PM PHT

|

Updated Apr 16, 2025 04:48 PM PHT

Read More:

Seven Sundays

Ronaldo Valdez

Dingdong Dantes

Aga Mulach

Enrique Gil

Christine Reyes

Ryan Bang

Jeffrey Tam

Star Cinema

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.