SYNOPSICS
That Thing Called Tadhana (2014) is a Filipino,Tagalog movie. Antoinette Jadaone has directed this movie. Angelica Panganiban,JM de Guzman,Joem Bascon,Carlos Castano are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2014. That Thing Called Tadhana (2014) is considered one of the best Comedy,Drama,Romance movie in India and around the world.
The films asks the questions "Where do broken hearts go?" and tells the story of a woman struggling to meet airline baggage requirements who meets a man who comes to her aid. Both in despair out of love, they form a charming friendship that will take them to Sagada in their attempts to mend each other's hearts.
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On the Question: Where Do Broken Hearts Go?
One of the most endearing assets that 'That Thing Called Tadhana' has is that, while it follows a simple storyline, it is delivered with utmost sincerity and honesty. The film arrives in an age of Philippine cinema where the romantic comedy genre is defined by its capacity to deliver and imbue "kilig" to the audience; it is expected to get silenced and drowned by the loud clamor and screams for the widely familiar romcoms headlined by today's biggest loveteams like KathNiel and KimXi, but it nonetheless, survives and sets itself apart, a quiet star amid the sea of supernovas. The story begins with a chance encounter: a man (JM De Guzman) trying to lend a hand to a stranger trying to forget her past and its heartaches. They start a journey that both of them don't know where it ends; it seems unlikely, but throughout that trip, something that isn't familiar, develops, it moves in a lazy pace, but it nevertheless feels right and heading to a better place. TADHANA's message is delivered in quiet and unassuming ways, yet it's recognizable, and speaks in deafening volumes to everyone who shares the same struggle that both the leads are undergoing. Without the female lead's (Angelica Panganiban) seemingly endless rants and emotional outbursts, the film is naturally quiet and calm. This is the film that isn't too reliant on music or any heavily orchestrated score to set its mood or enhance whatever it is that is already there, instead, it lets its own natural melodies hum and conjure the necessary emotions needed to make every scene work. That being said, you would also realize, that every time it makes use of music as an emotional tool, it works perfectly and delivers the shiver in numerous folds. You would applaud on how endearing and genuine the performances of our leads are; in spite of the cliché lines they throw now and then, it is how realistic their presentation of both their dialogues and characters, that make the two and their stories, really relatable. Angelica is brilliant here, so is JM, and together they make an undeniably overwhelming chemistry. The question "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" rings throughout the whole movie. As our protagonists take attempts to answer it, the film makes us travel from Rome, Manila to Baguio and to the breathtaking landscape of Sagada. TADHANA never answers that, but it sends a hint that wherever it goes, as long as you're moving on, it will end up being OK. This movie deserves a perfect 10/10.
The Truth About Destiny: My Review of That Thing Called Tadhana
My girlfriend and I attended the premiere of a Cinema One Original last night. The title of the film was "That Thing Called Tadhana" by Antoinette Jadaone. After seeing the director's previous work, I was excited to see what her friends called, her passion project. With heavy expectations of what her magnum opus would look like, I eagerly anticipated the release of this film. The film did not disappoint and even raised the bar of what I thought Philippine cinema was capable of. In a heavily commercialized and canned industry, it's nice to see honest and genuine filmmaking. In fact, it's the honesty of the characters that set it apart from the often complicated modern day love stories that have become commonplace. In the thread of great films like Before Sunrise and Lost in Translation, the story begins with a chance encounter. Mace is a distraught twenty-something removing items from her luggage to avoid excess baggage charges at the airport (something almost all Filipinos have done at some point). Anthony, another Filipino plane passenger, offers to put some of her things in his baggage so she can finally check in her suitcases. Unlike in most traditional meet cutes, the female protagonist is unusually silent and crying her eyes out. Anthony's single act of kindness sets the tone for the entire film. Without revealing too much of the plot, Anthony and Mace spend a two day long adventure, in which, Anthony tries to help Mace get over the breakup of her eight-year long relationship. In the beginning, our male protagonist was trying to help out a total stranger in need but as the story progresses, the kinship between the characters progressively deepens as Mace goes through a self-imposed relationship catharsis. It gives cadence to the idea that lilies bloom in murky water. With each painful detail that Mace unravels, we care less and less about what she went through and more and more about her capability to transcend her hardship with the aid of Anthony. As she unravels, he begins to let his guard down also. He begins to share his disappointments in life, his untapped passions and his discomfort in his ability to commit. In their misery, they find in each other the companionship they truly desired. The director put a fundamental question for us to answer. Are we truly destined to find our soul mates? Or are we who we are completely because of decisions we make? Without waxing poetic about names being written in the stars, the movie shows us that there are certain wonderful circumstances that we find ourselves in if we allow ourselves to enjoy the journey. No matter the situation, life leaves us room to recover if we allow ourselves to. In less than two days, our female protagonist found the strength to defeat her deep seated cynicism and regain her faith in the universe. I'd like to end this review with my favorite concept of the movie. At one point, she asks him, why did she waste all this time on her ex? She regretted putting so much time and energy into the relationship. Anthony answered her by saying that every good deed deserves another and every kind act will be repaid in some other form in the future. If I were to describe Destiny, it would be in this very simple understanding of the way the world works. Be kind and you'll find kindness. Be generous and generosity will be given to you. Be loving and you will be loved. Watch That Thing Called Tadhana in Cinema One Originals in select cinemas.
A broken-hearted girl (Angelica Panganiban) meets a stranger (JM De Guzman) who helped her get over her past relationship but consequently falls in-love with her.
I am not a typical fan of the Filipino romantic-comedy genre, but this film is definitely one of my favorites under this class. "That Thing Called Tadhana" has a brilliantly crafted story-line, yet modestly simple. The plot literally comprehends only two subjects who are the protagonist couple. The love story is basically a strangers-into-lovers development. One of the noticeable innovations in this films is the lessened use of background music in every scene. Background soundtracks or music are generally mood setters for a particular scene. The scenes in this movie did not make use of such accessories. It primarily relied its witty dialogue, impressive acting of the actor and actress (especially Angelica Panganiban) and beautiful cinematography. Moreover, the symbolisms or analogies used in the movie significantly and perfectly reflected the plot of the story. A manifestation of intelligent writing. "That Thing Called Tadhana" is a standout among Filipino romantic-comedies!
Settle with a Conversation
One's first impression for That Thing Called Tadhana is it's a local rom-com with the style of Before Sunrise, since it's a long walk of conversations. The film is mainly about a girl who meets someone who she can express her emotional pain from a recent heartbreak. The entire movie is basically as simple as that, it somehow abandons the clichés of where a long conversations like this usually lead to and instead just be an example of what we love about human interaction. It can be blissful and bitter, but what's important here is to let these two naturally grow their relationship. The beauty here is it never compromises with demanded formula and just lets itself be honest about their fate. This is basically a change of pace of the two, taking a break from their ordinary lives and finding a way to let go of the worst of their past by just talking out their backstories, drama and interests. It doesn't matter if they ever end up together, those discussions aren't only sweet talk or anything that would necessarily lead to romance, they are simply just honest conversations that share each other's cynicism, joys and mistakes until one gets relived from her bad memories. But out of this adventurous bond, you can really see how these two develop genuinely, feeling that they are really moving on in a new phase of their lives. And around those meaty interaction, there's a total appeal in their road trip. From the city of Baguio to the mountain top of Sagada, the way they shoot these places just adds more things to love in these moments that already owns a rich personality. The lead couple can be quite charming, even with the amount of criticism and bitterness in their heads, they're basically just being relatable. Angelica Panganiban is the soul here, she carries the energy and the heart of these conversations, and that is absolutely what this character is meant to be. While JM De Guzman makes a good pair for not always taking the pain of his partner seriously until it becomes a big deal for the both of them. That Thing Called Tadhana immediately triumphs in its honesty to its storytelling and opinions towards love, letting go and other stuff. The narrative doesn't need anything more than settling with these two characters trying to find a light after a disappointing and hurtful past. It's sometimes enough for just finding someone to tag along and run away to an unexpected vacation, despite of involving some awkward situations. Even in these simplest moments, it brings a satisfying solution from such emotional burden. That Thing Called Tadhana speaks more from the soul of a relationship because that is what makes it truly special.
Not too bad for a romantic film!
-That Ting Called Tadhana (2015) movie review: -That Thing called Tadhana is a rom-com from the Philippines, so if you don't like foreign films that's okay, that follows a girl who runs into a guy at an airport, and they become friends and try to figure out how to move on from personal grief. -Okay, it sounds cheesy, but it was pretty real and heartfelt. It also was not as funny at a rom-com or as romantic as a rom-com, which I thought helped its authenticity. -The story was great. I thought it was originally handled and compelling. -The film is slow, to that is one downside. -I don't know any of the actors in it, but I thought they all did a great job! -The characters are real and deep, but also hopeful and easy to like. -The music is- actually I can't recall any of the music, so it is either really fitting for background music or really forgettable. -Honestly there is not much to say about the film. Basically if you do not hate foreign films and like romantic films that offer something really realistic and believable, That Thing Called Tadhana is totally worth checking out at full price! -I don't think is has a rating, but it has some language in it, including a few F-words. Good news, it is all subtitles though!