My Lockdown Romance (2020) - full transcript
--== McEphie ==--
[music playing]
[clicks]
I can build a ship
And sail
Never return
But in my dreams,
I'll still be
Coming home to you
How was that? Was I good?
It's good.
Really?
You're just messing with me!
-You said I was out of tune.
-It's fine!
-Whatever!
-You sounded better at the end.
You owe me!
Take care!
Bye, Ma! Pa!
Happy anniversary! Enjoy!
[music playing]
Breakfast in the morning
Cigarettes and coffee
Starbucks, preferably
-[shutter clicks]
-Just chill in my balcony
It's a beautiful life
If you just stay chill
Set aside all the problems
Idol
Welcome home
Feel at home and rest
In our humble home
YOU'RE SO SERIOUS!
SHOW US A SMILE!
Find the comfiest position
[reporter] The government
reminds the public to follow
the measures being implemented
including the mandatory
home quarantine
as well as the dos and don'ts
during this lockdown.
[ringing]
[ringing continues]
What took you so long?
It's Monday. I'm working.
Boring!
Couldn't wait for you so I went
ahead and did my milk tea run.
I mean, you wouldn't really come
with me but just in case...
I'll have this delivered to you,
Mr. I-Love-Deliveries!
You're so sweet.
Is that all?
No.
Tom...
Hmm?
Are you ready?
The world is already full of
suspense and uncertainties.
You just have to add more to it?
[Gad]
Trust me. This is worth it!
Look here.
It just so happened that this
popped out on my feed...
Oh my gosh! Tom!
Let me guess.
You got a new crush?
Let's talk about that later.
The online seller's
messaging me.
Look here for a sec.
Later okay?!
My delivery's arriving.
[Tom] Is that Kendrick?
[Gad] Would you believe
he's on Facebook again?
And check this out, my friend.
Someone's
an aspiring influencer?
You still too busy for this?
Wait! Is he still in Hawaii or
is he here in the Philippines?
[Gad] Why don't you add him
to find out?
[Tom] Nah.
Good luck!
Oh, come on!
Anyway, you are welcome,
my cutie puppy!
Go ahead and reply to your
online market thing.
Talk laters.
[ringing]
Sir, sorry for bothering you.
I just wanted
to confirm something.
[woman] Sir, the...
Sir?
-Sir, can you hear me?
-[heart beating]
Ah, sir!
Sir?
Yes?
[woman] These are the only
available goods...
-[dings]
-[gasps]
[woman]
Sir, can you still hear me?
Ah, sir?
Sir, the sweetened pork
is sold out.
I'll just send you pork belly...
then just marinade it
on your own.
And sir, you weren't able
to specify...
Which hotdog do you prefer?
The brownish one
or the pinkish one?
It's jumbo!
[shutter clicks]
TOM! WATCH THIS. NOW!
NIGHTY!
Hi, Tom!
Tommy Tom Tom!
Is it obvious that I just
wanted to bother you?
It's just that...
when I saw Kendrick's
profile picture earlier,
I suddenly remembered
all our college memories...
with Mr. Nice-Guy-
But-Can-Make-You-Cry.
And since I'm bored and have
a lot of time on my hands,
I prepared something
special for you.
A video. A slideshow.
So sweet of me, right?!
[chuckles]
I already told you this
during our senior year,
ever since our freshman
orientation,
I already had a crush on you.
That's why I just had to be your
partner in our science class.
Cause I really felt we could
have some chemistry.
You're so nice and quiet.
And you smell so good, like
you never ran out of cologne.
Until I learned that we shared
the same brand!
Now, you should thank me
because if not for me
you wouldn't have
these stolen shots.
Think about it. Because of me,
you have all of these
for posterity.
Call me sentimental but we're
talking about Mr. Popular here.
I mean,
I get so happy every time
you get a chance to be
close to him.
And I feel so #BLESSED
because during all those times
you've cried over him,
you chose me to be your witness.
Promise! I will always
be rooting for you.
So, what's the point
of this video anyway?
Nothing! [laughing]
I just know you give in
so easily, Tom!
But you also know that
I'll always be your enabler.
So even if you're busy with
your work from home stuff
I'm still pretty sure
you're bored.
So if you're planning to add him
or not. That's all up to you.
It's your choice!
All I'm trying to say is...
whatever you decide to do,
you gotta tell me everything!
Every single thing--
TOM! WATCH THIS! NOW!
NIGHTY!
[ringing]
So, did you add him?
I knew you were
waiting for my call.
Did you add him?
He added me.
Friend request.
Confirm? Ignore? What?
Haven't decided yet.
[Gad] Boring!
Sleep on it.
Okay? I'm going to sleep now.
Update me!
There!
I just accepted the request!
[shrieking]
[ringing]
Hello? Ma?
Honey, did you know
your dad was apprehended
by town officials earlier?
I told him so many times that
a quarantine pass is required.
I explained it to him
so many times!
He even shouted for the
whole subdivision to hear!
He screamed at the officials
saying he has the right
to go out and...
that they didn't have
the right to apprehend him!
Let me talk to him, Ma.
Wait, son.
Delfin!
Your son wants to talk to you!
Tom, my son?
How are you, Pa?
Very bad! I was next in line
at the remittance center.
The town officials took me,
pushed me into their patrol car,
and took me back here.
I kept on yelling --
"I'm a senior citizen!
I m a senior citizen!"
I guess seniors
have no privilege here.
Pa, who are you sending
money to, anyway?
Who else?
To you.
Do we have any other children?
You're such a big spender
with all your delivery orders!
Aren't you running
out of cash yet?
Just making sure you have
enough for your milk tea.
[chuckles]
You get me so worried.
[voice breaking]
And it's all your fault!
I told you to come back here
so we can look after you!
Who's taking care of you now?
Pa, I have a job.
I should be the one
sending you money.
Just take it easy.
What's the point
of your retirement
if you're not going to spend it
on yourself?
Don't be too stubborn, Pa.
Please.
You know you've got diabetes.
If you catch the COVID virus,
you might not get to see
your future grandkids.
What?!
Don't promise me a grandchild!
You just promise me
that you're safe and happy.
Love you, son.
Bye.
Okay, Pa.
[shutter clicks]
MISS YOU, MA, PA.
PLEASE TAKE CARE.
-[message alert tone]
-HOW ARE YOU, BRO?
[shutter clicks]
YAAAAZ!!!! GO FOR IT!!!
ASSUP?
*WASSUP?
[ticking]
Oh shoot!
[ringing]
Tom?
Hey! Kendrick!
Tom!
Hang on, bro.
Sorry, sorry!
Tom! Wow!
Long time, no see, man!
How are you, bro?
I'm all right. [chuckles]
Damn right, you're all right...
Still a man of few words, huh?
Yeah, that's all right.
But wait,
why did you call?
You're the one who called me.
I did?
-Sorry. Must have butt dialed.
-Yeah.
Glad you did though.
Why's that?
Nothing.
Anyway, how you've been?
Been holding to the
good things, bro.
It's been five years, right?
It's cool I found you.
Right...
It's been five years.
Right...
You still got the same answers
when I ask how
you're doing though.
Just your usual "I'm okay."
Guess youd be just okay
forever, huh?
Cause I'm really okay.
And I'm no different
from you right now.
How's that?
We both got nowhere to go.
Wow! Speak for yourself!
I'm heading out.
Oh, it's late. Hold on.
For real?
Yup! But bro,
My man... Tom...
glad to see you again.
I'll talk to you later.
I just have
to take care of something.
We should do this more often
since I'm... I'm good.
I'm here for good, bro.
All right?
Sure.
And if you need anything,
just call me, bro.
Anything.
Okay.
I mean anything. Okay?
[Gad] Bestie, if he really
meant anything --
Can he do that for us?!
Please Tom?
I want to see him do that, Tom.
We have to see him do that!
Stupid! He's not gonna do that!
I'm sure he meant anything
I need. Not anything I want.
But you want it too, right?
Hey, let's not go there.
I bet he's just bored at home
and he was just going
through his contact list...
and he was at T.
Don't you like that he likes T?
What?
Nothing!
You're just scared to fall.
What's new?
Bet you he'll call again?
Double bet.
Tom, if there's a wheel,
there is a car.
Kidding! [giggles]
Tom!
[notifications alert tone]
[music playing]
[ringing]
Hey.
Sorry.
Were you sleeping already?
Just chilling.
I was trying to, though.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
I can't sleep.
Me too.
Hold on, let me fix my phone.
Wait.
Sure.
Stay there.
It's a little...
There we go!
Just a sec.
Wanna hang out for a while?
Let's drink!
Crazy!
Where?
Here!
Do you have a drink there?
Shot!
Where did you get that?
There's a liquor ban.
The grandmas and grandpas
I'm helping out gave me some.
Grandpas and grandmas?
Hold on. I'll send you a link.
There. Check it out.
[Tom]
"Go out with a purpose. Be a...
Go-To-Ghost"?
Go-to-Host.
"Go-To-Ghost"?!
[Kendrick]
It's my pandemic mission.
Senior citizens aren't
allowed to go out, right?
So, they just call a host.
If you want to volunteer, man.
Check it out, bro.
You'd probably want to...
be with me.
What?
You might want to join the team?
So, you don't get bored there.
Oh! Like the bake sale
back in college.
Bake sale?
The bake sale
you helped out with.
And the campus clean-up.
And that Hurricane Relief Drive.
You'd do everything to skip
trigonometry.
Right! Screw trigo.
You were my idol then.
Idol, huh?
Yeah. If it wasn't for you, I
would've took that class twice!
So, thank you!
My tutor.
Sir Tom.
What about you? You live alone?
Why didn't you go home to Bohol?
The lockdown.
Getting sick of it though.
Want me to stay with you?
You crazy?
You can't come here.
I know! Just messing with you!
So, what keeps you
busy these days?
Are you working?
I'm pretty steady.
Working from home.
Accountant, right?
What? You know?
I saw it on Facebook.
Congrats, bro!
Well, freelance.
So I'm used to it.
Even without an office.
Sure you could work
without an office...
But can you still work
without your Starbs coffee?
Iced Americano. Black.
What? You still remember?
You wanna know why?
Hey!
Hey!
There's something in my screen.
There! All good!
So,
what were you saying earlier?
That one.
I was with you
at the Starbs coffee shop
when you bought that.
Oh right.
Wait. Cheers, bro!
Huh? How?
Just act like
you're holding something.
What? That's stupid.
Come on, Tom!
Ready?
Don't keep me hanging, bro.
For missed connections, bro.
Wait, wait! Don't put it down.
Wait a sec.
There.
[shutter clicks]
Okay.
All right.
I know your love will
Always see me through
And oh
There's nothing
That I wouldn't do
My heart goes with you
-[ringing]
-Now and forever
Yes?
Yes? What's up with this?
"Yes"?
I couldn't help it.
Ooh! You made the first move!
Love it!
Okay! Tell me all about it!
Come on! Details!
[Tom] Well, he still knows
everything about me.
Like my favorite drink...
What I do...
It's awesome!
I know it's been years
but it felt like...
we never lost touch.
So,
how are you feeling right now?
Sunshine,
Through all of the seasons
Love you,
For a hundred thousand reasons
Good.
He felt good?
-My heart feels so light
-[laughs]
And the future's
Looking bright
Stupid! I meant my drink!
When the rain
Starts to appear
And you want to disappear
YOU'RE UP EARLY TODAY!
I'll be there
To dry your tears, baby
THE GRANDPAS AND GRANDMAS
HAVE TONS OF REQUESTS.
[Tom]
This lockdown is enjoyable.
This life is enjoyable.
Is he enjoyable?
Yes.
You can feel my warm embrace
-Now and forever
-[doorbell buzzing]
-[teasing]
-Stop that. I have to go.
My deliveries are here.
Wait, hide that smile!
The rider might think
you've got a crush on him.
How's this?
Yeah. That's good.
[chuckles]
Ok. Have to go. Bye.
I'M GOOD.
ALREADY ORDERED ONLINE.
CALL YOU LATER!
[shutter clicks]
There are a lot
of missing stuff!
And some orders are wrong.
Look at this!
This isn't young corn!
-I plan to cook chop suey.
-Oh, sir.
Sir, I really chose
the youngest corn for you.
Maybe it'll grow by the time
this lockdown is over.
Are you for real?!
Sir, please don't return it
for a refund.
Help the delivery guys.
Poor boys. They're really
struggling right now.
Okay, sir?
Sir?
But you're always like this.
And my savings are
already running low.
Can we just--
Sir?
My gosh! Sir?
-Hello?
-Sir, my reception's bad.
-Hello? Miss?
-Choppy, sir!
[ringing]
-Hey.
-You look busy.
What are you doing?
Just annoyed
at the online seller. Look!
She sent me almost
rotten produce.
It's the third time now.
Maybe it's their first time?
I'm sure they're stressed
from all those orders.
Being a first-timer
should never be an excuse.
So, if it's my first time
with something,
and I did it wrong,
you're not gonna
give me some slack?
Hey. Are you crying?
Nah. It's the...
onions.
[chopping]
[tapping box drum]
Something to calm you.
Just breathe.
Relax.
I get you.
You do?
Yes.
You're the type
who wants everything perfect...
and planned...
like my ex.
So, you're single now?
Uh-huh.
You too, right?
Good.
So, I can talk about
some plans with you?
What?
Is it okay if I share
some plans with you?
Plans?
Uh-huh.
I'm a little embarrassed but...
Here.
Open it.
During these times of fast
and unpredictable change,
we only wish for stability
and security.
Here at One Life Financial,
we offer you the
most reasonable
service programs...
to give you
and your loved ones
the thing that
you need the most-
peace of mind.
But first we would like
to share-
What do you think?
DAMN IT.
These plans look good!
Competitive rates.
If I didn't have
an insurance plan,
I would've availed that.
[scoffs]
Wow.
You even watched
the entire thing, huh?
Tom, we really need to think
of things like these nowadays.
Why don't you get one?
Are you crazy?
I am?
Why me?
But, Tom...
he was just trying
to make an offer.
You can always say
"No, thank you."
Or you can get the plan.
Can you blame the guy?
It's so hard to keep
a job these days.
So what's next?
Same pattern again?
A little favor and then bye?
Is that it?
Look at this, Gad.
Don't you remember this?
Whether it's 3 a.m.
or 12 midnight,
or any hour of the day,
I'd answer all his
messages right away.
All of them!
Instant response. Every time!
All for his freaking
trigonometry.
I didn't even get to spend
my summer in Bohol
just to help him, remember?
Hey!
You didn't go home to Bohol
cause you wanted
to get advanced credits.
Remember?
So I'd have a reason to stay.
You know that.
And when he finally passed,
not even a single reply!
Felt like I was a spammer.
You think
he's so sincere at first.
Like he really wants
to hang out with you.
So you'd feel
excited cause --
Wow!
"He's the school s heartthrob!"
That handsome dude.
Suddenly interested
to be friends with you.
Like he's really
concerned about you...
constantly texting
and calling you...
as if he's just
super friendly.
Turns out,
he's just user-friendly.
Damn it!
So, friend...
What'll you do about it?
Nothing.
Nothing?!
What else should I do?
So that's it? Nothing?
You're not going to talk to him?
You're not going to ask him?
Even through text ---
Maybe something like
Hello, Mr. User!
Remember me?
We're friends, right?
What's up?
Bro, why you
hurting my feelings?
When I like you so much?!
Nothing like that?
Nothing at all?
Nothing, okay?
Tom, is that your final answer?
Cause there's so much
you can do, you know?!
Damn, Gad!
What do you want me to do!
Damn you too, Tom!
What was that for?!
What did I do to you?
Nothing! That's the point!
Listen, Tom. Let me take you
to a trip down memory lane.
Remember back in college,
I liked you so much,
I did everything
to make you mine!
I even had to corner you!
But at least I found out that
I'm not your type after all!
And look at us now! We're BFFs!
Right?
Now look at you!
Crying and moping,
bickering and complaining,
but what're you doing about it?!
Nothing??? You sure?!!!
Wait, why are you
getting mad at me?
I was the one who got hurt.
Does he even know
he hurt you, Tom?
Does he?
Tom, Kendrick never even knew
that you got mad at him
back then!
And I was the one who got
dark under-eye circles
and a bloated waistline
for staying up late
and getting wasted with you!
Then you're going
to calm down again...
and when he comes back
to your life,
we'd just go through
this cycle again?!
We keep going in circles
and all you do is nothing!
You're such an asshole!
Cause you're so stupid!
You could've done
so many things Tom
but you're not doing anything!
Okay! Okay! Damn! Fine!
Hey.
What did you do?
AHH DAMN! HE SAID CATCH UP,
BUT REALLY JUST WANTED ME
TO SIGN UP! #agenttricks
#userfriendly #k_NDRICK!
-OMG WHO'S THAT??? SPILL
-I KNOW HIMMMMMMM
-I'M ALSO A VICTIM.
-IT'S KENDRICK!
HE INVITED ME
AND MY FRIEND TO DINNER.
PM IS THE KEY!
HE'LL JUST SELL YOU STUFF!
HE'S SUCH A USERRRR!!!
SHIT BRO, WHAT'S THIS?
[ringing]
So,
this is the first time
I m doing an FB Live.
'Cause these online sellers
annoy me so much!
They've done this to me
so many times!
Acting all nice in their
first messages.
After you pay for everything,
they just don't care about you
anymore.
WOW, YOU A VLOGGER NOW?
Last week,
it was Online Menchu Market.
Now it's Boy Abundance Delivery.
Look at this.
ANNOYED AT THEM?
OR SOMEONE ELSE?
Rotten. Rotten. Rotten.
LIKE HIM?
Withered. Withered. Withered.
LIKE YOU?
Look at this! This isn't fresh!
What do you do with this?
LIKE HIS STYLE?
Stop it with those comments!
Oh my god!
TOM? BRO?
[message alert tone]
I'M SORRY.
[ringing]
Hello?
Hello, sir?
I'm here in the lobby,
for your delivery.
What? I didn't order anything.
Someone sent you these.
Sir Kendrick.
I think he's your kid?
My kid?
FROM YOUR GO-TO-HOST
I GOT YOU TOO.
LET'S
DRINK PART-E
TONIGHT!
[shrieking]
HEY THANKS.
HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU?
300 PHONE CREDITS.
I'M KIDDING. LATER.
IT SHOULD BE A LAUGH EMOJI.
[Tom] What do I do, Gad?
He still hasn't called.
Should I call him?
-[Gad] Tom, you know the saying,
-ARE WE COOL?
- "Closed mouths don t get fed"?
-LATER. DRINK PART-E.
[Tom] Yes.
[Gad] Time for dinner.
Think about it.
[ringing]
Hi there!
What's that?
Where's your drink?
Here.
I disposed the cans.
Less risk for the virus.
But I already washed
every can with soap for you.
Anyway, cheers, bro!
Cheers, bro!
Cheers!
What are you thinking about?
You.
What?
I said you.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
I know you're not.
I saw the post on FB.
Felt like you were
talking about me.
You think?
But seriously,
do I really give you
that impression?
It's not that, Ken.
It's just that...
I'm sorry.
I just thought
you'd appreciate it.
Had you said "no"...
I mean,
it wouldn't be a problem.
Do you...
want me to take down
the post?
Don't worry about it.
But...
Since it's just
the two of us here,
I got... a question.
What?
Have I done anything
wrong to you?
You can tell me anything.
No hard feelings.
Fine.
I'll tell you.
I just got annoyed because
this lockdown's already
been so stressful,
then you offer me
more things to spend on.
That's it?
That's it.
Bro, don't worry about it.
It's just a side job.
That's nothing.
As long as we're still homies.
I've missed this.
Are you drunk?
Actually, I was really happy
that I saw you online again.
Remember the time
I was at my lowest?
I mean, I literally had the
lowest scores in trigo?
You were the only one
there for me.
You seemed okay that time.
You were even so chill about it
when you invited me
to your place.
I thought we were just
going to hang out
turned out...
you just wanted me
to tutor you.
And thank you for that.
Like what I've always said--
That's something
I'll never forget.
What are you doing?
No way! You forgot about this?
Whenever
I finish a workbook right?
[chuckles]
Of course, I know that!
I invented that.
But...
what for?
Did we accomplish
anything tonight?
I don't know about you.
But for me, I feel like...
we did.
Come on.
Don't leave me hanging.
Come on.
Are we cool?
Cheers, bro!
Cheers!
Wait, wait! Freeze!
Stay there! Wait!
One, two, three...
All right! Okay.
Cheers, bro!
Cheers!
[alarm ringing]
[Tom]
How many beers have you had?
[Kendrick] Why, bro?
Who's counting? I'm still good!
[Tom] What's going on?
You wouldn't call
if you didn't have a problem.
[Kendrick] Wow!
What if I say, I just wanted
to hang out with you?
And oh
-[Tom] If you say so.
-[shutter clicks]
-My heart goes with you
-[shutter clicks]
-GETTING USED TO THIS LOCKDOWN
-Now and forever
In love with you
Every single day
I know that you will love me
Just the same
-[shutter clicks]
-Take my whole life too
How are you, man?
Don't say "I'm okay."
Do you have a problem?
I asked you first.
How are you?
Seems like there's
nothing else to do.
Sleep, work, eat.
The usual boring things...
So let's get bored together.
[shutter clicks]
I remember you being
a scaredy-cat.
Right after school,
you'd go straight home.
Unless I force you to drink.
I even taught you
how to ride a jeepney.
All you knew then was
book a car service.
I didn't know anything about
Manila back then, okay?
So cute.
Till now, right?
If you say so.
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Cheers, bro!
Some things are well
And truly meant to be
Let me do it! I'll wipe it off!
Stupid!
I got you. I got you, Tom.
Kendrick? Do I make you smile?
Of course, bro!
You've helped me out so much!
My heart feels so light
And the future's
Looking bright
[shutter clicks]
Stupid!
-I already wiped it off.
-[both laughing]
You're funny. [laughs]
And you feel like
Second place
[ringing]
You look well-adjusted
with this lockdown.
Maybe 'cause you're not
too adventurous.
You're either busy
or back home in Bohol.
Why don't we go somewhere
after this lockdown?
La Union?
Sure. Let's see.
Nice! Anyway, talk to you later.
I'm here.
Hey, be safe, okay?
Love you, bro.
What?
Likewise, bro.
Okay.
-Take care.
-Bye.
I like you too, bro.
[laughs]
Take my whole life too
Cause I'm so
In love with you
[Tom] Wow!
These veggies
you sent look great!
Told you.
Impressed?
Thanks!
-Bro.
-Yes?
I wanna show you something.
I told you I won't avail.
You're dumb.
Not selling you anything.
Just check this out bro.
[Kendrick]
Since we have a lot of time,
I'm challenging you to do
some plating like that.
You up for it?
Those only look good
on pictures.
But once you try mine,
it's definitely better.
You made those?
No. My ex did.
You might know her.
Trish Mabini.
She's a Pinay chef in Hawaii.
And she's from your
hometown too!
Nope.
I actually mentioned about you
when we first met.
Really?
I told her you're a homo boy.
What?
You're a homeboy, right?
Ah, yes.
That's why I never met her.
Okay, sorry.
Just thought
you knew each other.
-Hey, bro!
-Yes?
Once this lockdown is over,
will you let me
try your cooking?
Why not now?
There's more than enough here.
Sounds like a plan!
ARE YOU HOME?
BRO, YOU WANT TAPA?
So, Gad? What do you think?
Ooh, such effort!
Well, he challenged me.
So, challenge accepted.
You're one of a kind!
But hey,
do I get to taste that too?
Why should you?
You're not Kendrick.
Oh my god! Seriously?!
You've changed.
[laughs]
I'm kidding!
I'll send you a box.
Didn't forget about you.
Thank you!
I'm loving how you're so happy
these days. Stay that way, okay?
Come, let me take your picture!
Hurry!
-[clatters]
-[gasps]
Oh no.
Oh shoot.
[exhales deeply]
YOU MADE IT?
[ringing]
Tom.
Busy?
[Kendrick sighs]
[groans]
Not really.
Just tired.
Let's just talk tomorrow then.
No, no.
It's fine.
Stay with me.
[Kendrick sighs]
Sorry.
[groans]
I just remembered someone.
Trish?
Yeah.
You know, Tom,
back in Hawaii,
when me and Trish
were starting out,
we were so happy.
Bro,
not even two years in
we already talked about
getting married.
I did the odd jobs bro.
With all the money that I saved,
I spent it all on her.
[Kendrick sniffles]
[Kendrick sniffles, sobs]
[exhales, sniffles]
She was my life, man.
I thought we were
going to last forever.
I thought she was the one.
A few years passed by,
things started getting rough.
We argued a lot.
I made mistakes.
And...
...she tried to leave me.
Everything just fell apart...
I even drifted from my parents.
I slacked on my job...
I think that was one of the reasons
why I came back to the Philippines.
[Kendrick sniffles]
Have you ever had that feeling?
When you've tried so hard
to do everything,
yet you simply can't get
what you want?
That?
Trust me...
I know that feeling too well.
But I've never heard you share
about your love life before.
[Kendrick sighs]
That doesn't mean
I've never had one.
You wanna tell me who it was?
No.
But I know that feeling.
When you try to do everything--
Even things
you haven't done before--
Just to make yourself matter.
But even if you try
everything you can,
you still remain unseen.
And you don't know
if you should keep going,
or just give up already.
At least Tom,
[breathes heavily]
I know you're always there.
[Kendrick sighs, sniffles]
Tom?
[Kendrick gasps]
I appreciate you.
[sobs]
AHHH FUCK!!!
HE SAID CATCH UP
BUT HE JUST WANTED TO
MAKE ME SIGN UP
I deleted the post.
I already forgot about that
but thanks.
How are you?
I'm okay. Tired I guess.
Sure.
Hey. How are you?
[ringing]
Are you ok?
I think he just waited for me
to remove the post.
Hold on.
Is he ghosting you again?
I've been getting auto replies.
Been two days now.
Guess he just waited for me
to delete it.
It's over, Gad.
NUMBER OF COVID-19 POSITIVE
CASES SPIKED TO 29
What happened to you?
[Kendrick coughing,
groans]
Kendrick?
Tom.
[coughs]
Tom, sorry.
Sorry I haven't called.
I've been down
since the other day.
Thought I was just exhausted.
Then I suddenly had chills.
Having a hard time
breathing now.
Wait! What do you need?
I'll call someone.
Where do you live?
- Wait.
- Don't worry about it, bro.
I already called for help.
You sure?
Sorry
I won't be able to send you
groceries today.
What the hell?
That's what you're worried about?!
[coughing]
[doorbell ringing]
Tom...
Don't hang up, okay?
Stay with me please?
Yeah.
Of course.
Wait.
[Kendrick coughing]
[door opens]
[Kendrick] Good morning ma'am.
Come in.
[woman] When did you last
leave the house
and where did you go?
Three days ago.
I went to the market, grocery,
and drugstore.
Went to a cake shop too.
You go out everyday?
Almost.
[coughs]
So, you're one of those eh?!
You think you're all invincible
and can't catch this virus?
Looks like it got you now...
Whoa!
You really have to blame him?!
[woman] Who was that?
[Kendrick] Just my friend.
[woman]
Let me check your temperature.
38.5
It's a little high
but not too high.
I'll tag you as a
Person Under Monitoring.
The hospitals are full anyway.
Stay here and do
self quarantine.
Drink lots of water.
Eat fruits and take vitamin c.
Fuck!
That's all you could prescribe?!
He can't breathe!
Bring him to the fucking hospital!
Are you just gonna let him die?!
- Goddamnit!
- [woman] Damn that noise!
So...
How are you feeling right now?
HOW AM I FEELING?!!!
Ouch!!! Don't yell at me!
[thuds]
Hey! Hey! What are you doing?
[slams, pounds]
I GOT YOU TOO.
[line ringing]
Hey.
Where are you going?
Sorry, it's a little late.
I thought I still had food
in my apartment.
Rest up.
I'll take care of your food.
Hey, you sure you know
what to do?
[coughing]
Don't worry about it.
You just need to get better, okay?
Don't worry about the
grandpas and grandmas.
Send me the list.
I got you.
[panting]
[man] Sir? Where are you going?
To Kendrick Villaverde's.
Sorry sir,
no guests allowed right now.
I can't let you in,
but you can leave those here.
But I won't take long!
Doesn't matter, sir.
You'd have to drop those off here.
How about I drop these off to him,
then leave right after?
I can't allow that.
It's management policy.
I can take those up to the tenant
for you.
But these aren't even cooked yet!
I need to cook these for him!
- Hey, don't push it.
- You don't get it!
Don't push it, Sir!
Told you you're not allowed here!
Fuck that!
[clattering]
I told you I wasn't gonna take long!
Told you you had to leave!
Look what you've done to our floor!
[indistinct chatter]
[pants]
Sorry, Drick.
The guard didn't let me in.
I got 'em Tom. Thank you.
[Kendrick coughing
continuously]
You're just having your lunch now?
I'm already preparing your dinner.
And your breakfast and lunch
for tomorrow.
Sorry, might be too salty.
Bro, can't even taste a thing now.
[Kendrick coughing]
[coughing]
Kendrick!
[Kendrick gasps]
Relax, Drick. Just relax.
[shivering]
Rub your hands together.
It'll keep you warm.
[shivering]
I'm trying to get some help, okay?
Don't worry.
[coughing]
-[voice recording]
-[Kendrick shivering]
[Kendrick coughing]
Just relax, okay?
Just relax.
You have the mug with you?
Make sure it's warm.
Make sure it's warm enough
for you.
[shivering, sobbing]
[coughing]
Just relax.
[coughing]
[Kendrick] Bro...
Thank you.
The nurse from the
testing center you called,
visited me the other day,
I just got the results back.
It is COVID.
[coughs]
[Kendrick breathing heavily]
Do your parents know?
I already called them.
Bro...
What?
If I don't make this...
Shut up!
You'll get better, okay?
You got this!
[inhales, exhales]
[coughing]
Stay there please.
Stay with me.
Yeah.
Rest up.
I'll just be here.
Get some sleep.
No, wait! Don't sleep!
You might not wake up!
Crazy.
Just take it easy.
Think of the things
you want to do after this...
Or the places you want to visit,
all right?
I'd do whatever.
I'd go wherever.
As long as you're there too.
[slow guitar music plays]
[coughs]
[Kendrick sighs]
[groans, coughs]
[notification pings]
Kendrick...
I learned you already left.
Why didn't you tell me
you were leaving for Hawaii?
But since you're no longer here,
I might as well tell you this.
But...
...please keep this
between us, okay?
I miss all those times.
And I never wanted them to end.
'Cause those times
I've spent with you...
...those were the happiest
moments for me, you know.
[Tom] Recording.
Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Amorado!
I'm Kendrick, Tom's classmate.
I just wanted to say
thank you very much...
...because without Tom,
I would've failed my Trigonometry.
For your anniversary,
Tom just asked for a fan sign
but I told him a video
would be cooler.
So, I heard this is your
theme song
and I tried my best
and I hope you like it.
No scars for us
It makes a big difference
that you get
what matters to me.
...never return
I gotta record this.
So, my new classmate from Bohol
has never ridden a jeep.
And all the things
that you made me do,
were all those things
that I couldn't have done...
Are you good?
We could've just grabbed
a ride-share.
Or you could just grab on to me.
Relax, dude. Just chill.
Hold on to the bars.
You might fall.
Yes! It's Tom's first time!
Solid!!!
[laughs]
Having fun?!
Babe, we're almost done.
I'll pick you up after this.
[coughing]
Dude?
You look terrible.
Take it easy.
You know when I'm with you,
time flies so easily.
And nothing else seems to matter.
Babe, I think I'll just stay here.
I'll look after Tom.
I'm taking this video because
guess what.
I got high grades in Trigonometry.
You know why?
Because of this guy right here.
Right my idol?
Shut up.
Come on, dude!
Aren't you happy for me?
Of course I'm happy!
That's how we do it!
Ouch! That hurts!
You just have a way
of making things better.
And everything seems to be worth it.
But in my dreams
I'd still be coming home to you
Sorry. It was an accident.
It's fine.
I could build a ship and sail
[singing] But in my dreams,
I'd still be coming home to you
Mr. and Mrs. Amorado,
happy anniversary!
Hope you liked the song.
Ma, Pa, happy anniversary!
You owe me!
I remember you'd always
tell me that
if I needed something,
I just had to tell you.
I guess this is it.
I guess I need to tell you that...
I think I love you.
And it's okay if
you don't feel the same way.
Even if you don't talk to me
after this,
I'd understand.
I just wanted to know
[sniffles]
where I stand with my feelings.
[sniffles, sighs]
Hey, Drick.
Take care.
You had that video all along.
Why didn't you send it?
I didn't have the guts.
I almost sent it,
then I thought, if he sees it,
I might just lose him forever.
[sighs]
Dear,
you've been imagining all these
possibilities in your mind...
But you'll never know
if they could be yours...
...if you don't tell him anything.
I know.
[exhales]
Take a look at this when
you're ready, Kendrick.
[exhales]
[clicks]
[ringing]
Hello?
Have you seen it, Tom?
Seen what?
Kendrick's Facebook post!
Congratulations!
[teasing]
[joyful music playing]
[music stops]
Sorry, Tom.
Are you okay?
I'll talk to you later.
Okay.
[Tom sighs]
[sobbing]
[reporter] Cities in Metro Manila
with high cases of COVID-19
It's getting dark again.
Good news soon, please?
Infections are rising---
But the number of
COVID-related deaths...
[reporter 2] 108 recovered patients
have been recorded.
The total number of patients
is 1,842.
Nights are getting longer.
Longing to come out of this.
[clicks]
Soon, you will.
Love you sweetie.
[somber music playing]
[shutter clicks]
[notification pings]
[clicks]
[ringing]
[ringing continues]
Tom?
Hey! How've you been?
I survived it.
Thank you.
Of course.
The video you sent, Tom...
What was that?
That?
[sighs]
Whatever was there....
...is all you need to know.
I'm sorry.
I couldn't keep it any longer.
Hiding from COVID's a lot easier
than hiding away
from those feelings.
Actually, I'm happy.
I'm happy that you're okay.
Now that you and Trish
are okay.
I guess you saw that post.
[laughs]
That was for you, Tom.
What?
[sighs, tuts]
Well, Trish called me
when she found out I was sick.
She just asked how I was doing.
I deleted her comment right away,
[clicks]
thinking it might throw you off
when you see it.
You did see it.
I told myself when I saw
your video,
the least I can do is
to send you a reply.
[sighs]
Didn't realize I posted it
on my wall.
Tom,
even if you didn't send that video,
I already knew.
I've been noticing ever since.
I just figured that maybe
it's something
you didn't want to talk about.
Tom,
I'm sorry
for hurting you everytime I leave.
When I've been getting
all these feelings
I wasn't too sure of.
I had to keep my distance,
though I didn't really want to.
But if there was one thing
that never left my mind,
It was you, Tom.
You think you're easy to forget?
You might have missed it.
But that post was for you.
Why are you crying?
Nothing.
Probably because
I already told myself that,
things are fine the way it is.
As long as you're okay,
then I'm okay.
If this friendship is all
I could ever get,
then I'd take that.
Why would I ruin something that
is already okay, right?
[sniffles]
But when I heard you say
all of those...
I don't know.
I don't know why.
All those feelings I tried to bury
came back...
all of them.
It's funny, right, Drick?
I think I was just forcing myself
to forget about it.
But for the longest time
I've known you,
[Tom sighs]
and for the longest time
you've been gone,
truth is...
...I've waited for this
my whole life.
[Kendrick sobbing]
Shit...
You're making me cry.
[sniffles, sighs]
Come here!
I'm tired of that, Drick.
Can I get a hug instead?
[laughs]
And how do we do that?
I don't know.
Maybe... when we could
already come out?
Of course.
As long as you're ready.
I will be.
You sure?
I am.
[Kendrick sighs]
Love you, Tom.
Love you, Drick.
[keyboard typing]
["Tagpuan" instrumental playing]
["Still" by Miguel Odron
playing]
[music stops]
[music playing]
[clicks]
I can build a ship
And sail
Never return
But in my dreams,
I'll still be
Coming home to you
How was that? Was I good?
It's good.
Really?
You're just messing with me!
-You said I was out of tune.
-It's fine!
-Whatever!
-You sounded better at the end.
You owe me!
Take care!
Bye, Ma! Pa!
Happy anniversary! Enjoy!
[music playing]
Breakfast in the morning
Cigarettes and coffee
Starbucks, preferably
-[shutter clicks]
-Just chill in my balcony
It's a beautiful life
If you just stay chill
Set aside all the problems
Idol
Welcome home
Feel at home and rest
In our humble home
YOU'RE SO SERIOUS!
SHOW US A SMILE!
Find the comfiest position
[reporter] The government
reminds the public to follow
the measures being implemented
including the mandatory
home quarantine
as well as the dos and don'ts
during this lockdown.
[ringing]
[ringing continues]
What took you so long?
It's Monday. I'm working.
Boring!
Couldn't wait for you so I went
ahead and did my milk tea run.
I mean, you wouldn't really come
with me but just in case...
I'll have this delivered to you,
Mr. I-Love-Deliveries!
You're so sweet.
Is that all?
No.
Tom...
Hmm?
Are you ready?
The world is already full of
suspense and uncertainties.
You just have to add more to it?
[Gad]
Trust me. This is worth it!
Look here.
It just so happened that this
popped out on my feed...
Oh my gosh! Tom!
Let me guess.
You got a new crush?
Let's talk about that later.
The online seller's
messaging me.
Look here for a sec.
Later okay?!
My delivery's arriving.
[Tom] Is that Kendrick?
[Gad] Would you believe
he's on Facebook again?
And check this out, my friend.
Someone's
an aspiring influencer?
You still too busy for this?
Wait! Is he still in Hawaii or
is he here in the Philippines?
[Gad] Why don't you add him
to find out?
[Tom] Nah.
Good luck!
Oh, come on!
Anyway, you are welcome,
my cutie puppy!
Go ahead and reply to your
online market thing.
Talk laters.
[ringing]
Sir, sorry for bothering you.
I just wanted
to confirm something.
[woman] Sir, the...
Sir?
-Sir, can you hear me?
-[heart beating]
Ah, sir!
Sir?
Yes?
[woman] These are the only
available goods...
-[dings]
-[gasps]
[woman]
Sir, can you still hear me?
Ah, sir?
Sir, the sweetened pork
is sold out.
I'll just send you pork belly...
then just marinade it
on your own.
And sir, you weren't able
to specify...
Which hotdog do you prefer?
The brownish one
or the pinkish one?
It's jumbo!
[shutter clicks]
TOM! WATCH THIS. NOW!
NIGHTY!
Hi, Tom!
Tommy Tom Tom!
Is it obvious that I just
wanted to bother you?
It's just that...
when I saw Kendrick's
profile picture earlier,
I suddenly remembered
all our college memories...
with Mr. Nice-Guy-
But-Can-Make-You-Cry.
And since I'm bored and have
a lot of time on my hands,
I prepared something
special for you.
A video. A slideshow.
So sweet of me, right?!
[chuckles]
I already told you this
during our senior year,
ever since our freshman
orientation,
I already had a crush on you.
That's why I just had to be your
partner in our science class.
Cause I really felt we could
have some chemistry.
You're so nice and quiet.
And you smell so good, like
you never ran out of cologne.
Until I learned that we shared
the same brand!
Now, you should thank me
because if not for me
you wouldn't have
these stolen shots.
Think about it. Because of me,
you have all of these
for posterity.
Call me sentimental but we're
talking about Mr. Popular here.
I mean,
I get so happy every time
you get a chance to be
close to him.
And I feel so #BLESSED
because during all those times
you've cried over him,
you chose me to be your witness.
Promise! I will always
be rooting for you.
So, what's the point
of this video anyway?
Nothing! [laughing]
I just know you give in
so easily, Tom!
But you also know that
I'll always be your enabler.
So even if you're busy with
your work from home stuff
I'm still pretty sure
you're bored.
So if you're planning to add him
or not. That's all up to you.
It's your choice!
All I'm trying to say is...
whatever you decide to do,
you gotta tell me everything!
Every single thing--
TOM! WATCH THIS! NOW!
NIGHTY!
[ringing]
So, did you add him?
I knew you were
waiting for my call.
Did you add him?
He added me.
Friend request.
Confirm? Ignore? What?
Haven't decided yet.
[Gad] Boring!
Sleep on it.
Okay? I'm going to sleep now.
Update me!
There!
I just accepted the request!
[shrieking]
[ringing]
Hello? Ma?
Honey, did you know
your dad was apprehended
by town officials earlier?
I told him so many times that
a quarantine pass is required.
I explained it to him
so many times!
He even shouted for the
whole subdivision to hear!
He screamed at the officials
saying he has the right
to go out and...
that they didn't have
the right to apprehend him!
Let me talk to him, Ma.
Wait, son.
Delfin!
Your son wants to talk to you!
Tom, my son?
How are you, Pa?
Very bad! I was next in line
at the remittance center.
The town officials took me,
pushed me into their patrol car,
and took me back here.
I kept on yelling --
"I'm a senior citizen!
I m a senior citizen!"
I guess seniors
have no privilege here.
Pa, who are you sending
money to, anyway?
Who else?
To you.
Do we have any other children?
You're such a big spender
with all your delivery orders!
Aren't you running
out of cash yet?
Just making sure you have
enough for your milk tea.
[chuckles]
You get me so worried.
[voice breaking]
And it's all your fault!
I told you to come back here
so we can look after you!
Who's taking care of you now?
Pa, I have a job.
I should be the one
sending you money.
Just take it easy.
What's the point
of your retirement
if you're not going to spend it
on yourself?
Don't be too stubborn, Pa.
Please.
You know you've got diabetes.
If you catch the COVID virus,
you might not get to see
your future grandkids.
What?!
Don't promise me a grandchild!
You just promise me
that you're safe and happy.
Love you, son.
Bye.
Okay, Pa.
[shutter clicks]
MISS YOU, MA, PA.
PLEASE TAKE CARE.
-[message alert tone]
-HOW ARE YOU, BRO?
[shutter clicks]
YAAAAZ!!!! GO FOR IT!!!
ASSUP?
*WASSUP?
[ticking]
Oh shoot!
[ringing]
Tom?
Hey! Kendrick!
Tom!
Hang on, bro.
Sorry, sorry!
Tom! Wow!
Long time, no see, man!
How are you, bro?
I'm all right. [chuckles]
Damn right, you're all right...
Still a man of few words, huh?
Yeah, that's all right.
But wait,
why did you call?
You're the one who called me.
I did?
-Sorry. Must have butt dialed.
-Yeah.
Glad you did though.
Why's that?
Nothing.
Anyway, how you've been?
Been holding to the
good things, bro.
It's been five years, right?
It's cool I found you.
Right...
It's been five years.
Right...
You still got the same answers
when I ask how
you're doing though.
Just your usual "I'm okay."
Guess youd be just okay
forever, huh?
Cause I'm really okay.
And I'm no different
from you right now.
How's that?
We both got nowhere to go.
Wow! Speak for yourself!
I'm heading out.
Oh, it's late. Hold on.
For real?
Yup! But bro,
My man... Tom...
glad to see you again.
I'll talk to you later.
I just have
to take care of something.
We should do this more often
since I'm... I'm good.
I'm here for good, bro.
All right?
Sure.
And if you need anything,
just call me, bro.
Anything.
Okay.
I mean anything. Okay?
[Gad] Bestie, if he really
meant anything --
Can he do that for us?!
Please Tom?
I want to see him do that, Tom.
We have to see him do that!
Stupid! He's not gonna do that!
I'm sure he meant anything
I need. Not anything I want.
But you want it too, right?
Hey, let's not go there.
I bet he's just bored at home
and he was just going
through his contact list...
and he was at T.
Don't you like that he likes T?
What?
Nothing!
You're just scared to fall.
What's new?
Bet you he'll call again?
Double bet.
Tom, if there's a wheel,
there is a car.
Kidding! [giggles]
Tom!
[notifications alert tone]
[music playing]
[ringing]
Hey.
Sorry.
Were you sleeping already?
Just chilling.
I was trying to, though.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
I can't sleep.
Me too.
Hold on, let me fix my phone.
Wait.
Sure.
Stay there.
It's a little...
There we go!
Just a sec.
Wanna hang out for a while?
Let's drink!
Crazy!
Where?
Here!
Do you have a drink there?
Shot!
Where did you get that?
There's a liquor ban.
The grandmas and grandpas
I'm helping out gave me some.
Grandpas and grandmas?
Hold on. I'll send you a link.
There. Check it out.
[Tom]
"Go out with a purpose. Be a...
Go-To-Ghost"?
Go-to-Host.
"Go-To-Ghost"?!
[Kendrick]
It's my pandemic mission.
Senior citizens aren't
allowed to go out, right?
So, they just call a host.
If you want to volunteer, man.
Check it out, bro.
You'd probably want to...
be with me.
What?
You might want to join the team?
So, you don't get bored there.
Oh! Like the bake sale
back in college.
Bake sale?
The bake sale
you helped out with.
And the campus clean-up.
And that Hurricane Relief Drive.
You'd do everything to skip
trigonometry.
Right! Screw trigo.
You were my idol then.
Idol, huh?
Yeah. If it wasn't for you, I
would've took that class twice!
So, thank you!
My tutor.
Sir Tom.
What about you? You live alone?
Why didn't you go home to Bohol?
The lockdown.
Getting sick of it though.
Want me to stay with you?
You crazy?
You can't come here.
I know! Just messing with you!
So, what keeps you
busy these days?
Are you working?
I'm pretty steady.
Working from home.
Accountant, right?
What? You know?
I saw it on Facebook.
Congrats, bro!
Well, freelance.
So I'm used to it.
Even without an office.
Sure you could work
without an office...
But can you still work
without your Starbs coffee?
Iced Americano. Black.
What? You still remember?
You wanna know why?
Hey!
Hey!
There's something in my screen.
There! All good!
So,
what were you saying earlier?
That one.
I was with you
at the Starbs coffee shop
when you bought that.
Oh right.
Wait. Cheers, bro!
Huh? How?
Just act like
you're holding something.
What? That's stupid.
Come on, Tom!
Ready?
Don't keep me hanging, bro.
For missed connections, bro.
Wait, wait! Don't put it down.
Wait a sec.
There.
[shutter clicks]
Okay.
All right.
I know your love will
Always see me through
And oh
There's nothing
That I wouldn't do
My heart goes with you
-[ringing]
-Now and forever
Yes?
Yes? What's up with this?
"Yes"?
I couldn't help it.
Ooh! You made the first move!
Love it!
Okay! Tell me all about it!
Come on! Details!
[Tom] Well, he still knows
everything about me.
Like my favorite drink...
What I do...
It's awesome!
I know it's been years
but it felt like...
we never lost touch.
So,
how are you feeling right now?
Sunshine,
Through all of the seasons
Love you,
For a hundred thousand reasons
Good.
He felt good?
-My heart feels so light
-[laughs]
And the future's
Looking bright
Stupid! I meant my drink!
When the rain
Starts to appear
And you want to disappear
YOU'RE UP EARLY TODAY!
I'll be there
To dry your tears, baby
THE GRANDPAS AND GRANDMAS
HAVE TONS OF REQUESTS.
[Tom]
This lockdown is enjoyable.
This life is enjoyable.
Is he enjoyable?
Yes.
You can feel my warm embrace
-Now and forever
-[doorbell buzzing]
-[teasing]
-Stop that. I have to go.
My deliveries are here.
Wait, hide that smile!
The rider might think
you've got a crush on him.
How's this?
Yeah. That's good.
[chuckles]
Ok. Have to go. Bye.
I'M GOOD.
ALREADY ORDERED ONLINE.
CALL YOU LATER!
[shutter clicks]
There are a lot
of missing stuff!
And some orders are wrong.
Look at this!
This isn't young corn!
-I plan to cook chop suey.
-Oh, sir.
Sir, I really chose
the youngest corn for you.
Maybe it'll grow by the time
this lockdown is over.
Are you for real?!
Sir, please don't return it
for a refund.
Help the delivery guys.
Poor boys. They're really
struggling right now.
Okay, sir?
Sir?
But you're always like this.
And my savings are
already running low.
Can we just--
Sir?
My gosh! Sir?
-Hello?
-Sir, my reception's bad.
-Hello? Miss?
-Choppy, sir!
[ringing]
-Hey.
-You look busy.
What are you doing?
Just annoyed
at the online seller. Look!
She sent me almost
rotten produce.
It's the third time now.
Maybe it's their first time?
I'm sure they're stressed
from all those orders.
Being a first-timer
should never be an excuse.
So, if it's my first time
with something,
and I did it wrong,
you're not gonna
give me some slack?
Hey. Are you crying?
Nah. It's the...
onions.
[chopping]
[tapping box drum]
Something to calm you.
Just breathe.
Relax.
I get you.
You do?
Yes.
You're the type
who wants everything perfect...
and planned...
like my ex.
So, you're single now?
Uh-huh.
You too, right?
Good.
So, I can talk about
some plans with you?
What?
Is it okay if I share
some plans with you?
Plans?
Uh-huh.
I'm a little embarrassed but...
Here.
Open it.
During these times of fast
and unpredictable change,
we only wish for stability
and security.
Here at One Life Financial,
we offer you the
most reasonable
service programs...
to give you
and your loved ones
the thing that
you need the most-
peace of mind.
But first we would like
to share-
What do you think?
DAMN IT.
These plans look good!
Competitive rates.
If I didn't have
an insurance plan,
I would've availed that.
[scoffs]
Wow.
You even watched
the entire thing, huh?
Tom, we really need to think
of things like these nowadays.
Why don't you get one?
Are you crazy?
I am?
Why me?
But, Tom...
he was just trying
to make an offer.
You can always say
"No, thank you."
Or you can get the plan.
Can you blame the guy?
It's so hard to keep
a job these days.
So what's next?
Same pattern again?
A little favor and then bye?
Is that it?
Look at this, Gad.
Don't you remember this?
Whether it's 3 a.m.
or 12 midnight,
or any hour of the day,
I'd answer all his
messages right away.
All of them!
Instant response. Every time!
All for his freaking
trigonometry.
I didn't even get to spend
my summer in Bohol
just to help him, remember?
Hey!
You didn't go home to Bohol
cause you wanted
to get advanced credits.
Remember?
So I'd have a reason to stay.
You know that.
And when he finally passed,
not even a single reply!
Felt like I was a spammer.
You think
he's so sincere at first.
Like he really wants
to hang out with you.
So you'd feel
excited cause --
Wow!
"He's the school s heartthrob!"
That handsome dude.
Suddenly interested
to be friends with you.
Like he's really
concerned about you...
constantly texting
and calling you...
as if he's just
super friendly.
Turns out,
he's just user-friendly.
Damn it!
So, friend...
What'll you do about it?
Nothing.
Nothing?!
What else should I do?
So that's it? Nothing?
You're not going to talk to him?
You're not going to ask him?
Even through text ---
Maybe something like
Hello, Mr. User!
Remember me?
We're friends, right?
What's up?
Bro, why you
hurting my feelings?
When I like you so much?!
Nothing like that?
Nothing at all?
Nothing, okay?
Tom, is that your final answer?
Cause there's so much
you can do, you know?!
Damn, Gad!
What do you want me to do!
Damn you too, Tom!
What was that for?!
What did I do to you?
Nothing! That's the point!
Listen, Tom. Let me take you
to a trip down memory lane.
Remember back in college,
I liked you so much,
I did everything
to make you mine!
I even had to corner you!
But at least I found out that
I'm not your type after all!
And look at us now! We're BFFs!
Right?
Now look at you!
Crying and moping,
bickering and complaining,
but what're you doing about it?!
Nothing??? You sure?!!!
Wait, why are you
getting mad at me?
I was the one who got hurt.
Does he even know
he hurt you, Tom?
Does he?
Tom, Kendrick never even knew
that you got mad at him
back then!
And I was the one who got
dark under-eye circles
and a bloated waistline
for staying up late
and getting wasted with you!
Then you're going
to calm down again...
and when he comes back
to your life,
we'd just go through
this cycle again?!
We keep going in circles
and all you do is nothing!
You're such an asshole!
Cause you're so stupid!
You could've done
so many things Tom
but you're not doing anything!
Okay! Okay! Damn! Fine!
Hey.
What did you do?
AHH DAMN! HE SAID CATCH UP,
BUT REALLY JUST WANTED ME
TO SIGN UP! #agenttricks
#userfriendly #k_NDRICK!
-OMG WHO'S THAT??? SPILL
-I KNOW HIMMMMMMM
-I'M ALSO A VICTIM.
-IT'S KENDRICK!
HE INVITED ME
AND MY FRIEND TO DINNER.
PM IS THE KEY!
HE'LL JUST SELL YOU STUFF!
HE'S SUCH A USERRRR!!!
SHIT BRO, WHAT'S THIS?
[ringing]
So,
this is the first time
I m doing an FB Live.
'Cause these online sellers
annoy me so much!
They've done this to me
so many times!
Acting all nice in their
first messages.
After you pay for everything,
they just don't care about you
anymore.
WOW, YOU A VLOGGER NOW?
Last week,
it was Online Menchu Market.
Now it's Boy Abundance Delivery.
Look at this.
ANNOYED AT THEM?
OR SOMEONE ELSE?
Rotten. Rotten. Rotten.
LIKE HIM?
Withered. Withered. Withered.
LIKE YOU?
Look at this! This isn't fresh!
What do you do with this?
LIKE HIS STYLE?
Stop it with those comments!
Oh my god!
TOM? BRO?
[message alert tone]
I'M SORRY.
[ringing]
Hello?
Hello, sir?
I'm here in the lobby,
for your delivery.
What? I didn't order anything.
Someone sent you these.
Sir Kendrick.
I think he's your kid?
My kid?
FROM YOUR GO-TO-HOST
I GOT YOU TOO.
LET'S
DRINK PART-E
TONIGHT!
[shrieking]
HEY THANKS.
HOW MUCH DO I OWE YOU?
300 PHONE CREDITS.
I'M KIDDING. LATER.
IT SHOULD BE A LAUGH EMOJI.
[Tom] What do I do, Gad?
He still hasn't called.
Should I call him?
-[Gad] Tom, you know the saying,
-ARE WE COOL?
- "Closed mouths don t get fed"?
-LATER. DRINK PART-E.
[Tom] Yes.
[Gad] Time for dinner.
Think about it.
[ringing]
Hi there!
What's that?
Where's your drink?
Here.
I disposed the cans.
Less risk for the virus.
But I already washed
every can with soap for you.
Anyway, cheers, bro!
Cheers, bro!
Cheers!
What are you thinking about?
You.
What?
I said you.
Are you okay?
I'm okay.
I know you're not.
I saw the post on FB.
Felt like you were
talking about me.
You think?
But seriously,
do I really give you
that impression?
It's not that, Ken.
It's just that...
I'm sorry.
I just thought
you'd appreciate it.
Had you said "no"...
I mean,
it wouldn't be a problem.
Do you...
want me to take down
the post?
Don't worry about it.
But...
Since it's just
the two of us here,
I got... a question.
What?
Have I done anything
wrong to you?
You can tell me anything.
No hard feelings.
Fine.
I'll tell you.
I just got annoyed because
this lockdown's already
been so stressful,
then you offer me
more things to spend on.
That's it?
That's it.
Bro, don't worry about it.
It's just a side job.
That's nothing.
As long as we're still homies.
I've missed this.
Are you drunk?
Actually, I was really happy
that I saw you online again.
Remember the time
I was at my lowest?
I mean, I literally had the
lowest scores in trigo?
You were the only one
there for me.
You seemed okay that time.
You were even so chill about it
when you invited me
to your place.
I thought we were just
going to hang out
turned out...
you just wanted me
to tutor you.
And thank you for that.
Like what I've always said--
That's something
I'll never forget.
What are you doing?
No way! You forgot about this?
Whenever
I finish a workbook right?
[chuckles]
Of course, I know that!
I invented that.
But...
what for?
Did we accomplish
anything tonight?
I don't know about you.
But for me, I feel like...
we did.
Come on.
Don't leave me hanging.
Come on.
Are we cool?
Cheers, bro!
Cheers!
Wait, wait! Freeze!
Stay there! Wait!
One, two, three...
All right! Okay.
Cheers, bro!
Cheers!
[alarm ringing]
[Tom]
How many beers have you had?
[Kendrick] Why, bro?
Who's counting? I'm still good!
[Tom] What's going on?
You wouldn't call
if you didn't have a problem.
[Kendrick] Wow!
What if I say, I just wanted
to hang out with you?
And oh
-[Tom] If you say so.
-[shutter clicks]
-My heart goes with you
-[shutter clicks]
-GETTING USED TO THIS LOCKDOWN
-Now and forever
In love with you
Every single day
I know that you will love me
Just the same
-[shutter clicks]
-Take my whole life too
How are you, man?
Don't say "I'm okay."
Do you have a problem?
I asked you first.
How are you?
Seems like there's
nothing else to do.
Sleep, work, eat.
The usual boring things...
So let's get bored together.
[shutter clicks]
I remember you being
a scaredy-cat.
Right after school,
you'd go straight home.
Unless I force you to drink.
I even taught you
how to ride a jeepney.
All you knew then was
book a car service.
I didn't know anything about
Manila back then, okay?
So cute.
Till now, right?
If you say so.
-Cheers!
-Cheers!
Cheers, bro!
Some things are well
And truly meant to be
Let me do it! I'll wipe it off!
Stupid!
I got you. I got you, Tom.
Kendrick? Do I make you smile?
Of course, bro!
You've helped me out so much!
My heart feels so light
And the future's
Looking bright
[shutter clicks]
Stupid!
-I already wiped it off.
-[both laughing]
You're funny. [laughs]
And you feel like
Second place
[ringing]
You look well-adjusted
with this lockdown.
Maybe 'cause you're not
too adventurous.
You're either busy
or back home in Bohol.
Why don't we go somewhere
after this lockdown?
La Union?
Sure. Let's see.
Nice! Anyway, talk to you later.
I'm here.
Hey, be safe, okay?
Love you, bro.
What?
Likewise, bro.
Okay.
-Take care.
-Bye.
I like you too, bro.
[laughs]
Take my whole life too
Cause I'm so
In love with you
[Tom] Wow!
These veggies
you sent look great!
Told you.
Impressed?
Thanks!
-Bro.
-Yes?
I wanna show you something.
I told you I won't avail.
You're dumb.
Not selling you anything.
Just check this out bro.
[Kendrick]
Since we have a lot of time,
I'm challenging you to do
some plating like that.
You up for it?
Those only look good
on pictures.
But once you try mine,
it's definitely better.
You made those?
No. My ex did.
You might know her.
Trish Mabini.
She's a Pinay chef in Hawaii.
And she's from your
hometown too!
Nope.
I actually mentioned about you
when we first met.
Really?
I told her you're a homo boy.
What?
You're a homeboy, right?
Ah, yes.
That's why I never met her.
Okay, sorry.
Just thought
you knew each other.
-Hey, bro!
-Yes?
Once this lockdown is over,
will you let me
try your cooking?
Why not now?
There's more than enough here.
Sounds like a plan!
ARE YOU HOME?
BRO, YOU WANT TAPA?
So, Gad? What do you think?
Ooh, such effort!
Well, he challenged me.
So, challenge accepted.
You're one of a kind!
But hey,
do I get to taste that too?
Why should you?
You're not Kendrick.
Oh my god! Seriously?!
You've changed.
[laughs]
I'm kidding!
I'll send you a box.
Didn't forget about you.
Thank you!
I'm loving how you're so happy
these days. Stay that way, okay?
Come, let me take your picture!
Hurry!
-[clatters]
-[gasps]
Oh no.
Oh shoot.
[exhales deeply]
YOU MADE IT?
[ringing]
Tom.
Busy?
[Kendrick sighs]
[groans]
Not really.
Just tired.
Let's just talk tomorrow then.
No, no.
It's fine.
Stay with me.
[Kendrick sighs]
Sorry.
[groans]
I just remembered someone.
Trish?
Yeah.
You know, Tom,
back in Hawaii,
when me and Trish
were starting out,
we were so happy.
Bro,
not even two years in
we already talked about
getting married.
I did the odd jobs bro.
With all the money that I saved,
I spent it all on her.
[Kendrick sniffles]
[Kendrick sniffles, sobs]
[exhales, sniffles]
She was my life, man.
I thought we were
going to last forever.
I thought she was the one.
A few years passed by,
things started getting rough.
We argued a lot.
I made mistakes.
And...
...she tried to leave me.
Everything just fell apart...
I even drifted from my parents.
I slacked on my job...
I think that was one of the reasons
why I came back to the Philippines.
[Kendrick sniffles]
Have you ever had that feeling?
When you've tried so hard
to do everything,
yet you simply can't get
what you want?
That?
Trust me...
I know that feeling too well.
But I've never heard you share
about your love life before.
[Kendrick sighs]
That doesn't mean
I've never had one.
You wanna tell me who it was?
No.
But I know that feeling.
When you try to do everything--
Even things
you haven't done before--
Just to make yourself matter.
But even if you try
everything you can,
you still remain unseen.
And you don't know
if you should keep going,
or just give up already.
At least Tom,
[breathes heavily]
I know you're always there.
[Kendrick sighs, sniffles]
Tom?
[Kendrick gasps]
I appreciate you.
[sobs]
AHHH FUCK!!!
HE SAID CATCH UP
BUT HE JUST WANTED TO
MAKE ME SIGN UP
I deleted the post.
I already forgot about that
but thanks.
How are you?
I'm okay. Tired I guess.
Sure.
Hey. How are you?
[ringing]
Are you ok?
I think he just waited for me
to remove the post.
Hold on.
Is he ghosting you again?
I've been getting auto replies.
Been two days now.
Guess he just waited for me
to delete it.
It's over, Gad.
NUMBER OF COVID-19 POSITIVE
CASES SPIKED TO 29
What happened to you?
[Kendrick coughing,
groans]
Kendrick?
Tom.
[coughs]
Tom, sorry.
Sorry I haven't called.
I've been down
since the other day.
Thought I was just exhausted.
Then I suddenly had chills.
Having a hard time
breathing now.
Wait! What do you need?
I'll call someone.
Where do you live?
- Wait.
- Don't worry about it, bro.
I already called for help.
You sure?
Sorry
I won't be able to send you
groceries today.
What the hell?
That's what you're worried about?!
[coughing]
[doorbell ringing]
Tom...
Don't hang up, okay?
Stay with me please?
Yeah.
Of course.
Wait.
[Kendrick coughing]
[door opens]
[Kendrick] Good morning ma'am.
Come in.
[woman] When did you last
leave the house
and where did you go?
Three days ago.
I went to the market, grocery,
and drugstore.
Went to a cake shop too.
You go out everyday?
Almost.
[coughs]
So, you're one of those eh?!
You think you're all invincible
and can't catch this virus?
Looks like it got you now...
Whoa!
You really have to blame him?!
[woman] Who was that?
[Kendrick] Just my friend.
[woman]
Let me check your temperature.
38.5
It's a little high
but not too high.
I'll tag you as a
Person Under Monitoring.
The hospitals are full anyway.
Stay here and do
self quarantine.
Drink lots of water.
Eat fruits and take vitamin c.
Fuck!
That's all you could prescribe?!
He can't breathe!
Bring him to the fucking hospital!
Are you just gonna let him die?!
- Goddamnit!
- [woman] Damn that noise!
So...
How are you feeling right now?
HOW AM I FEELING?!!!
Ouch!!! Don't yell at me!
[thuds]
Hey! Hey! What are you doing?
[slams, pounds]
I GOT YOU TOO.
[line ringing]
Hey.
Where are you going?
Sorry, it's a little late.
I thought I still had food
in my apartment.
Rest up.
I'll take care of your food.
Hey, you sure you know
what to do?
[coughing]
Don't worry about it.
You just need to get better, okay?
Don't worry about the
grandpas and grandmas.
Send me the list.
I got you.
[panting]
[man] Sir? Where are you going?
To Kendrick Villaverde's.
Sorry sir,
no guests allowed right now.
I can't let you in,
but you can leave those here.
But I won't take long!
Doesn't matter, sir.
You'd have to drop those off here.
How about I drop these off to him,
then leave right after?
I can't allow that.
It's management policy.
I can take those up to the tenant
for you.
But these aren't even cooked yet!
I need to cook these for him!
- Hey, don't push it.
- You don't get it!
Don't push it, Sir!
Told you you're not allowed here!
Fuck that!
[clattering]
I told you I wasn't gonna take long!
Told you you had to leave!
Look what you've done to our floor!
[indistinct chatter]
[pants]
Sorry, Drick.
The guard didn't let me in.
I got 'em Tom. Thank you.
[Kendrick coughing
continuously]
You're just having your lunch now?
I'm already preparing your dinner.
And your breakfast and lunch
for tomorrow.
Sorry, might be too salty.
Bro, can't even taste a thing now.
[Kendrick coughing]
[coughing]
Kendrick!
[Kendrick gasps]
Relax, Drick. Just relax.
[shivering]
Rub your hands together.
It'll keep you warm.
[shivering]
I'm trying to get some help, okay?
Don't worry.
[coughing]
-[voice recording]
-[Kendrick shivering]
[Kendrick coughing]
Just relax, okay?
Just relax.
You have the mug with you?
Make sure it's warm.
Make sure it's warm enough
for you.
[shivering, sobbing]
[coughing]
Just relax.
[coughing]
[Kendrick] Bro...
Thank you.
The nurse from the
testing center you called,
visited me the other day,
I just got the results back.
It is COVID.
[coughs]
[Kendrick breathing heavily]
Do your parents know?
I already called them.
Bro...
What?
If I don't make this...
Shut up!
You'll get better, okay?
You got this!
[inhales, exhales]
[coughing]
Stay there please.
Stay with me.
Yeah.
Rest up.
I'll just be here.
Get some sleep.
No, wait! Don't sleep!
You might not wake up!
Crazy.
Just take it easy.
Think of the things
you want to do after this...
Or the places you want to visit,
all right?
I'd do whatever.
I'd go wherever.
As long as you're there too.
[slow guitar music plays]
[coughs]
[Kendrick sighs]
[groans, coughs]
[notification pings]
Kendrick...
I learned you already left.
Why didn't you tell me
you were leaving for Hawaii?
But since you're no longer here,
I might as well tell you this.
But...
...please keep this
between us, okay?
I miss all those times.
And I never wanted them to end.
'Cause those times
I've spent with you...
...those were the happiest
moments for me, you know.
[Tom] Recording.
Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Amorado!
I'm Kendrick, Tom's classmate.
I just wanted to say
thank you very much...
...because without Tom,
I would've failed my Trigonometry.
For your anniversary,
Tom just asked for a fan sign
but I told him a video
would be cooler.
So, I heard this is your
theme song
and I tried my best
and I hope you like it.
No scars for us
It makes a big difference
that you get
what matters to me.
...never return
I gotta record this.
So, my new classmate from Bohol
has never ridden a jeep.
And all the things
that you made me do,
were all those things
that I couldn't have done...
Are you good?
We could've just grabbed
a ride-share.
Or you could just grab on to me.
Relax, dude. Just chill.
Hold on to the bars.
You might fall.
Yes! It's Tom's first time!
Solid!!!
[laughs]
Having fun?!
Babe, we're almost done.
I'll pick you up after this.
[coughing]
Dude?
You look terrible.
Take it easy.
You know when I'm with you,
time flies so easily.
And nothing else seems to matter.
Babe, I think I'll just stay here.
I'll look after Tom.
I'm taking this video because
guess what.
I got high grades in Trigonometry.
You know why?
Because of this guy right here.
Right my idol?
Shut up.
Come on, dude!
Aren't you happy for me?
Of course I'm happy!
That's how we do it!
Ouch! That hurts!
You just have a way
of making things better.
And everything seems to be worth it.
But in my dreams
I'd still be coming home to you
Sorry. It was an accident.
It's fine.
I could build a ship and sail
[singing] But in my dreams,
I'd still be coming home to you
Mr. and Mrs. Amorado,
happy anniversary!
Hope you liked the song.
Ma, Pa, happy anniversary!
You owe me!
I remember you'd always
tell me that
if I needed something,
I just had to tell you.
I guess this is it.
I guess I need to tell you that...
I think I love you.
And it's okay if
you don't feel the same way.
Even if you don't talk to me
after this,
I'd understand.
I just wanted to know
[sniffles]
where I stand with my feelings.
[sniffles, sighs]
Hey, Drick.
Take care.
You had that video all along.
Why didn't you send it?
I didn't have the guts.
I almost sent it,
then I thought, if he sees it,
I might just lose him forever.
[sighs]
Dear,
you've been imagining all these
possibilities in your mind...
But you'll never know
if they could be yours...
...if you don't tell him anything.
I know.
[exhales]
Take a look at this when
you're ready, Kendrick.
[exhales]
[clicks]
[ringing]
Hello?
Have you seen it, Tom?
Seen what?
Kendrick's Facebook post!
Congratulations!
[teasing]
[joyful music playing]
[music stops]
Sorry, Tom.
Are you okay?
I'll talk to you later.
Okay.
[Tom sighs]
[sobbing]
[reporter] Cities in Metro Manila
with high cases of COVID-19
It's getting dark again.
Good news soon, please?
Infections are rising---
But the number of
COVID-related deaths...
[reporter 2] 108 recovered patients
have been recorded.
The total number of patients
is 1,842.
Nights are getting longer.
Longing to come out of this.
[clicks]
Soon, you will.
Love you sweetie.
[somber music playing]
[shutter clicks]
[notification pings]
[clicks]
[ringing]
[ringing continues]
Tom?
Hey! How've you been?
I survived it.
Thank you.
Of course.
The video you sent, Tom...
What was that?
That?
[sighs]
Whatever was there....
...is all you need to know.
I'm sorry.
I couldn't keep it any longer.
Hiding from COVID's a lot easier
than hiding away
from those feelings.
Actually, I'm happy.
I'm happy that you're okay.
Now that you and Trish
are okay.
I guess you saw that post.
[laughs]
That was for you, Tom.
What?
[sighs, tuts]
Well, Trish called me
when she found out I was sick.
She just asked how I was doing.
I deleted her comment right away,
[clicks]
thinking it might throw you off
when you see it.
You did see it.
I told myself when I saw
your video,
the least I can do is
to send you a reply.
[sighs]
Didn't realize I posted it
on my wall.
Tom,
even if you didn't send that video,
I already knew.
I've been noticing ever since.
I just figured that maybe
it's something
you didn't want to talk about.
Tom,
I'm sorry
for hurting you everytime I leave.
When I've been getting
all these feelings
I wasn't too sure of.
I had to keep my distance,
though I didn't really want to.
But if there was one thing
that never left my mind,
It was you, Tom.
You think you're easy to forget?
You might have missed it.
But that post was for you.
Why are you crying?
Nothing.
Probably because
I already told myself that,
things are fine the way it is.
As long as you're okay,
then I'm okay.
If this friendship is all
I could ever get,
then I'd take that.
Why would I ruin something that
is already okay, right?
[sniffles]
But when I heard you say
all of those...
I don't know.
I don't know why.
All those feelings I tried to bury
came back...
all of them.
It's funny, right, Drick?
I think I was just forcing myself
to forget about it.
But for the longest time
I've known you,
[Tom sighs]
and for the longest time
you've been gone,
truth is...
...I've waited for this
my whole life.
[Kendrick sobbing]
Shit...
You're making me cry.
[sniffles, sighs]
Come here!
I'm tired of that, Drick.
Can I get a hug instead?
[laughs]
And how do we do that?
I don't know.
Maybe... when we could
already come out?
Of course.
As long as you're ready.
I will be.
You sure?
I am.
[Kendrick sighs]
Love you, Tom.
Love you, Drick.
[keyboard typing]
["Tagpuan" instrumental playing]
["Still" by Miguel Odron
playing]
[music stops]