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EXCLUSIVE: Filipino film Hello, Love, Again, the sequel to the 2019 box office hit Hello, Love, Goodbye, will release in theaters across the U.S. and Canada on November 15.
Hello, Love, Goodbye was the Philippines‘ highest-grossing film of all time until it was surpassed by Rewind this year after Rewind earned nearly $17 million at the global box office.
With Hello, Love, Again set to show across 200 to 250 theaters on opening, North American distributor Abramorama says that the film will have the widest North American release to date for a Filipino film.
Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards reprise their roles in the sequel, which is directed by Cathy Garcia-Sampana.
Hello, Love, Again also marks the first collaboration on a film between long-time industry rivals ABS-CBN’s film production outfit Star Cinema and GMA Network’s film production company GMA Pictures. Parent companies ABS-CBN and GMA have collaborated on several television series as part of a broader content production partnership.
Hello, Love, Again is set five years on from when Joy (played by Bernardo) said goodbye to Ethan (played by Richards) and Hong Kong to pursue her dreams in Canada.
After fighting for their love to conquer the time, distance and a global shutdown that kept them apart, Joy and Ethan meet again in Canada but realize that they have also changed a lot as individuals. As they rediscover each other, they navigate the complexities of their new lives, finding romance and connection amidst the changes.
The screenplay for Hello, Love, Again was written by Carmi Raymundo and Crystal S. San Miguel, from a story by Raymundo, San Miguel and Olivia Lamasan.
Hello, Love, Again was produced by Kookai Labayen, with Kriz Gazmen, Anette Gozon and Carlo Katigbak as executive producers.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Abramorama in sharing Hello, Love, Again with US and Canadian audiences and showcasing the amazing performances from Kathryn and Alden,” said Kriz Gazmen, ABS-CBN Films’ head. “Hello, Love, Again has a unique opportunity to connect with a wide range of audiences through its themes of cultural pride, love, and personal growth. This is the homecoming audiences deserve, and there is real excitement around how Joy and Ethan choose to end their epic story.”
Evan Saxon, Abramorama’s President and Head of International Distribution, said: “Our team is ecstatic to collaborate with ABS-CBN Films and share Hello, Love, Again with audiences in North America. This is the perfect opportunity for our cinema partners to bring in multi-cultural audiences as the exhibition community continues to look for a more diverse slate of films for their consumers.”
