MANILA — The first wave of moviegoers who saw “Hello, Love, Goodbye” on its opening day are already asking for a sequel, with many admittedly surprised by the chemistry of first-time co-stars Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards.

On Twitter, first reactions to the Cathy Garcia-Molina film praised several of its aspects -- from the casting and cinematography to the screenplay of Carmi Raymundo.

Notably common among those who shared their sentiments was the clamor for a sequel, with many — no spoilers here — bringing up the fate of the lead characters.

Hoy!!! Just finished Hello, Love, Goodbye. Alden and Kathryn’s chemistry is off the charts. Beautiful movie! I NEED PART 2 AND SOME ANSWERS AFTER THAT ENDING!!!!!

— dee’s OT7 (@deeliriousss) July 31, 2019

ANG GANDA NG HELLO, LOVE, GOODBYE. ANG SAYA. ANG SAKET. ANG BIGAT NG BITAWAN NG LINYA. LAHAT NG EMOSYON KO SUMASABOG. PAGALING NANG PAGALING SI KATHRYN GRABE YUNG MATA NYA. SOBRANG NAKAKAINLOVE YUNG PAGGANAP NI ALDEN TANGINA ANG GALENG. TEKA DI AKO MAKAHINGA KELANHAN KO NG SEQUEL

— Mai Francisco (@manilynmayy) July 31, 2019

Omg y’all I can’t stop thinking about hello love goodbye. That movie is really my kind of tea. And also, sana may sequel huhu

— Mau Agustin (@mauwaves) August 1, 2019

Hello Love Goodbye is a well-written movie. Di siya yung typical filipino movie na pasikot sikot at madaming hanash. This story can be a life story of anyone else. And it definitely needs a sequel. Who is with me. Dami ko pang gustong malaman.

— 💓 (@xjezreelx) August 1, 2019

Kung may sequel ang
Hello, Love, Goodbye
Anong tittle?
Goodbye, Hello, Love ?
🤔
#HelloLoveTHANKYOUPo

— Jayson Floresca (@jaysondmx) August 1, 2019

after watching HLG, parang di ako maka move on. Halimaw sa actingan si kathryn at Alden. i want more of Joy and Ethan. gusto ko ng part 2 parang awaaa!#HelloLoveBegins

— RFJ x Ethan/Hello Love Goodbye (@lureenDee) July 31, 2019

Hello Love, Goodbye! Super gandang movie! As in talaga! Ang ganda ng chemistry nyo. Alden & Kathryn sobrang nakakadala yung mga characters nila. Ang dami ko pong niluha sa movie na ito.😂😂 And you Alden, can you be my Ethan nalang please?😍 Part 2 please!👏😍😍

— CL Dee (@CLDee3) August 1, 2019

Hey, @aldenrichards02 @bernardokath sabihin niyo nang ambisyosa kami but we want more!

We want a sequel! Char not char#HelloLoveTHANKYOUPo

— Hello Love Goodbye (@HLGMovie) August 1, 2019

We highly recommend #HelloLoveGoodbye! Beautiful story, great casting, and a very memorable movie. Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards are perfect on-screen. We want to see them together again! A sequel is a must!@StarCinema

🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊🍊/10 ratings pic.twitter.com/oemctCm1Ei

— Orange Magazine (@OrangeMagTV) July 31, 2019

Manifest ko lang na sobrang galing ng pagganap ni @bernardokath at @aldenrichards02 sa Hello, Love, Goodbye. 👏👏👏 This movie deserves a sequel.

— nix (@nikkienotgil) July 31, 2019

Hello, Love, Goodbye did not disappoint! The pair up was refreshing and had so much chemistry. I am officially a Kathryn and Alden fan. Must watch, guys! Reminded me so much of One More Chance. I’m anticipating na if this blows up, a sequel will come after.

— Angela Bueno (@AngelaBuenBuen) July 31, 2019

Done watching Hello, Love, Goodbye! Ang ganda! Hnd pilit na love team. Ang fresh, ang genuine, ang galing nilang dalawa! Ayokong matapos ung movie din sa totoo lang. Sana may part 2! Haha. Congrats Kath and @aldenrichards02!!! Woohoo! #HelloLoveGoodbye

— Zayza Isleta (@zayzaislets) August 1, 2019

Hooooy !!!! Iba ang hello, love goodbye 😭😭😭😭 ang ganda sobra ❤ you will smile, laugh, feel kilig and cry 😭☺️🤣 the chemistry of @bernardokath and @aldenrichards02 was overflowing 🥰 pero sana may part 2 🙏 bitin kasi 😀 pic.twitter.com/LYgrFNvhXg

— jesli 🐶 (@NotyourBo) August 1, 2019

Set in Hong Kong, “Hello, Love, Goodbye” follows the love story of Joy (Bernardo), a domestic helper, and Ethan (Richards), a bartender, as they both grapple with the challenges faced by Filipino workers abroad.

Weeks before the premiere of the film, on the morning program “Umagang Kay Ganda,” Bernardo and Richards already expressed interest in reuniting for a sequel.

“Game,” Richards said, agreeing with Bernardo’s condition that it would be helmed by Garcia-Molina anew, and with Raymundo returning as the writer.

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While the film’s opening-day gross of P34 million — a record for a local film this year — is an encouraging number for greenlighting a sequel, there is Garcia-Molina’s participation to consider.

The blockbuster director has referred to “Hello, Love, Goodbye” as her last project with Bernardo, her long-time ward and collaborator since 2013’s “Got to Believe,” as she counts down to her last few films before her retirement.