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2009 Filipino film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grandpa Is Dead (Filipino: Ded na si Lolo) is a 2009 Filipino satirical comedy-drama film[1] directed and written by Soxy Topacio.[2]
| Grandpa Is Dead | |
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Philippine theatrical release poster | |
| Original title | Ded na si Lolo |
| Directed by | Soxy Topacio |
| Written by | Soxy Topacio |
| Produced by | Tony Y. Reyes Antonio P. Tuviera |
| Starring | BJ Forbes |
| Edited by | Danny Anonuevo |
| Music by | Noel Cabangon |
Production company | APT Entertainment |
| Distributed by | APT Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza.[3] It was not accepted as a nominee.
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning the death of their grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake, unresolved issues and family secrets resurface, challenging the family's resolve.[4]
Sources: New York Times[5]
The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.[4]
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