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2023 Filipino film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Broken Hearts Trip is a 2023 Philippine LGBT comedy film starring Christian Bables, directed by Lemuel Lorca under BMC Films and Smart Films. The film revolves around a reality show where five LGBT participants, each of them seeking to move on from their past love lives, compete to win in the show's various trials.
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Directed by | Lemuel Lorca |
Written by | Archie del Mundo |
Story by | Lex Bonife |
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Starring | Christian Bables |
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Music by | Paolo Almaden |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Broken Hearts Trip is the last film appearance of Jaclyn Jose after she died on March 2, 2024.
A gay man (Christian Bables),[1] hosts The Broken Hearts Trip, a reality television show featuring five LGBT contestants (Teejay Marquez, Marvin Yap, Petite, Iyah Mina, and Andoy Ranay).[2] The host is joined by two people who serve as his co-"judgers" (Tart Carlos and Jaclyn Jose).[3] The five participants have one thing in common, they are brokenhearted, and are given a chance to heal from their bad experience through trips to various tourist destinations across the Philippines.[4]
The five contestants must avoid falling in love. The last gay man or trans woman standing is promised to win a million pesoes.[5][2]
Broken Heart's Trip is a co-production by BMC Films and Smart Films. It was directed by Lemuel Lorca.[9] Lex Bonife did the story while Archie del Mundo did the screenplay.[10] The film revolves around five LGBT characters.[4]
Principal photography took place in several locations across the Philippines such as Mount Banahaw in Lobo, Batangas, Kawasan Falls in Cebu, Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte, and a river in Magdalena, Laguna for whitewater rafting.[9][1][11]
Broken Heart's Trip premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2023, as one of the official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival.[12]
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2023 Metro Manila Film Festival | December 27, 2023 | Gender Sensitivity Award | Broken Hearts Trip | Nominated | [13] |