Grandpa Is Dead

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
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	May 6, 2009 (2009-05-06)
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.

Synopsis

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]

Cast

• BJ Forbes as Bobet
• Manilyn Reynes as Charito "Charing" Hernandez
• Gina Alajar as Marieta "Mameng" Hernandez
• Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores "Dolly" Hernandez
• Dick Israel as Isidro "Sidro" Hernandez
• Roderick Paulate as Joonee "Junjun" Hernandez
• Perla Bautista as Pilar Hernandez
• Rainier Castillo as Jimmy
• Richard Quan as Kiko
• Mosang as Kapitana
• Froilan Sales as Dominador "Domeng"
• Phil Noble
• Diego Llorico
• Rhen Escaño as Lucring "Lucy"
• Karylle Quijano as Eves
• Dave Cervantes
• Arpee Bautista
• Perry Escaño
• Richard Jason Paje as RJ
• Tony Cruz as Juanito "Juan" Hernandez
• Rudy Meyer as Mr. Cruz
• Manny Castañeda
• Caesar Cosme
• Pekto
• John Feir
• Gene Padilla
• Deborah Sun as Socorro "Cora" Hernandez
• Gigette Reyes
• Noel Cabangon
• Jess Evardone as Gustin
• Nor Domingo
• Edel Templonuevo

Sources: New York Times^[5]

Production

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]

References

1. "Ded na si Lolo - Overview". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
2. "Ded na si Lolo - Production credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
3. Lo, Ricky (September 23, 2009). "Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
4. Medel, Fidel Antonio (January 13, 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
5. "Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.

External links

• Grandpa Is Dead at IMDb