My Love Will Make You Disappear stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino and is directed by Chad V. Vidanes from a screenplay by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio. This is a story about Sari (Kim Chiu), a young woman who believes she is cursed since childhood doomed to be single all her life. There is a sweet introduction to the film showing Sari as a child and her story of fighting off the “monster” in her life – not necessarily under the bed as we often hear of children claiming there are monsters in their room. It is not until later in the film that this comes back as part of the narrative, expanding on how defending herself from the “monster” impacted her all her life. The film is described as a romance/comedy, but the comedy is light and there are a couple of themes that are incorporated into her story, unfortunately experienced by too many women around the world. I think the screenwriters did a very good job of including this and the impact it can have on a child, becoming a part of the trauma carried into adulthood.
Sari (Kim Chiu) believes she is cursed, as every man she falls in love with “disappears” and she has resigned herself to be single. Jolo (Paulo Avelino) is the grandson to the owner of the housing community where Sari lives and has been estranged from them. He is in financial debt with the “gangster” type who will come to collect using violence as they deem necessary. Upon his grandmother’s passing, he inherits the property. His first thought is to sell and leave.
The residents don’t want to leave; thus, a conflict arises and vote for her to tackle the issues with Jojo the landlord. However hesitant she is, she is not on board for the displacement of their community. Sari and Jolo learn more about each other, grow closer, and yet Sari’s fear of the “curse” remains.
The onscreen chemistry is great between the two protagonists. Kim is excellent when she portrays full joy and the drama that follows her around to bring her spirits back down. It really feels authentic when she is in fear every time there is a severe thunderstorm, as well as the fear of letting go of her emotions to show Jojo how much she is attracted to him. Paulo Avelino has a good range of acting talent when he displays the challenged entrepreneur then changes to allow himself to better understand himself and those around him.
The film has a theatrical release in North America on March 28 (after the Phillipines) and will be expanding to other countries thereafter. Runtime: 104 Minutes
Source: Star Cinema
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