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Star Cinema MMFF previous entries that tackle complicated love

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<p>The first batch of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entries for 2025 was finally announced on July 8. This includes “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/7/8/vice-ganda-nadine-lustre-jun-robles-lana-join-forces-for-mmff-2025-entry-call-me-mother-2107" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Call Me Mother</a>”, starring Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre, under the direction of Jun Robles Lana. With this powerful duo of lead stars and given the film’s synopsis, we can expect another unforgettable, moving story!  </p><p>And while we wait for the MMFF season to officially begin by December 25, head on over to <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Star Cinema</a>’s official YouTube channel for a treat, because we’re livestreaming your favorite movies back-to-back for free! Our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXdpgOKSp1o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recent livestream movie marathon</a> featured two previous MMFF entries that present stirring themes: forbidden love and heart-tugging sacrifices.  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Tough choices that test relationships in ‘One More Try’</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752485497421&#x27;One More Try’ FULL MOVIE _ Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes 17-41 screenshot.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>In this 2012 romantic drama, single mother Grace (Angel Locsin) reconnects with her ex-lover Edward (Dingdong Dantes) for help when her son Botchok’s (Miguel Vergara) rare blood disease turns severe. As Edward is the biological father of Grace’s only child, they enter a co-parenting setup, despite the obvious reluctance of their respective partners, Jacq (Angelica Panganiban) and Tristan (Zanjoe Marudo).</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752485580821&#x27;One More Try’ FULL MOVIE _ Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes 32-43 screenshot.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>When Botchok’s doctor (Carmina Villaroel) suggests that the only solution left to save him are stem cells from a biological sibling that must be conceived naturally, it further causes a strain between Edward and Jacq’s marriage — especially when feelings start to be rekindled between Edward and Grace.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752485688421&#x27;One More Try’ FULL MOVIE _ Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes 1-11-15 screenshot.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>“One More Try” was well-received during the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival, taking home several awards including Best Actor for Dingdong Dantes, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ykbx5kIRXhY?si=bhdejOo88QR87wu7" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>The trickiest love triangle ever in ‘Vince and Kath and James’ </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752485893079‘Vince and Kath and James’ FULL MOVIE _ Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte 1-12-2 screenshot.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Are you willing to give up your own happiness, just to give way to the people you care about? The 2016 film “Vince and Kath and James” tackles a love triangle between a popular girl and two male cousins. While the premise sounds intense, the movie portrays this conflict in a subtly dramatic way.  </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752485972902‘Vince and Kath and James’ FULL MOVIE _ Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte 21-36 screenshot.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Vince (Joshua Garcia), an electrical engineering student with a knack for writing, helps his varsity player cousin James (Ronnie Alonte) win over campus crush Kath (Julia Barretto). Their game plan? Vince pretends to be James and woos Kath through text messaging.  </p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752486021140‘Vince and Kath and James’ FULL MOVIE _ Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Ronnie Alonte 30-2 screenshot.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div> </div><p>Their plan becomes a success, as James and Kath begin to date after. But this doesn’t stop Vince from playing wingman, as he continues to fill in for James when he can’t fulfill boyfriend duties for Kath.</p><p>As Vince and Kath spend more time together, they realize they’re a lot more compatible than they thought. But are they brave enough to come clean before everyone else notices the spark between them?</p><p>The film is Star Cinema’s entry to the 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival. Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto were honored for their portrayals at the 48th Box Office Entertainment Awards.  </p><div> </div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xs1ZFwJYxHk?si=7z5ihJ9QzLqPKasM" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>Watch these previous <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXdpgOKSp1o" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MMFF entries BACK-TO-BACK for FREE</a> on Star Cinema’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ABSstarcinema" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">official YouTube channel</a>! Subscribe to the channel and tune in every week as we continue to livestream your favorite movies! </p><div> </div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS: </strong></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YYcQQyZtWpQ?si=yHeP1mUxDeLGWbqE" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/l13KvbWGr8E?si=iO7SeCReKT3CXG0F" 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/2025/7/9/-it-s-showtime-family-celebrates-vice-ganda-s-mmff-2025-film-call-me-mother-1845" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">‘It’s Showtime’ Family celebrates Vice Ganda’s MMFF 2025 film ‘Call Me Mother’</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/films/2025/6/24/-newmoviealert-meet-greet-bye-stars-piolo-joshua-belle-juan-as-children-of-maricel-soriano-1010" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NewMovieAlert: ‘Meet, Greet &amp; Bye’ stars Piolo, Joshua, Belle, and Juan as children of Maricel Soriano</a></div>

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Star Cinema MMFF previous entries that tackle complicated love

Nela Evalle

Published July 14, 2025 06:25 PM PHT

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Updated July 14, 2025 07:04 PM PHT

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