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Janella Salvador-Win Metawin's film to have world premiere in HK
Janella Salvador-Win Metawin's film to have world premiere in HK
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Published Feb 28, 2024 12:04 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 28, 2024 02:40 PM PHT


MANILA -- "Under Parallel Skies," the movie starring Kapamilya actress Janella Salvador and Thai actor Win Metawin, will have its world premiere in Hong Kong in March.
MANILA -- "Under Parallel Skies," the movie starring Kapamilya actress Janella Salvador and Thai actor Win Metawin, will have its world premiere in Hong Kong in March.
The romantic movie's gala is one of the special events of the prestigious 17th Asian Film Awards (AFA). Following this, the film will have its Hong Kong premiere at the B+ cinema.
The romantic movie's gala is one of the special events of the prestigious 17th Asian Film Awards (AFA). Following this, the film will have its Hong Kong premiere at the B+ cinema.
Salvador and Metawin are set to grace the premiere with director Sigrid Bernardo and executive producers Richard Juan and Kristhoff Cagape of 28 Squared Studios.
Salvador and Metawin are set to grace the premiere with director Sigrid Bernardo and executive producers Richard Juan and Kristhoff Cagape of 28 Squared Studios.
"Being recognized at the Asian Film Awards with 'Under Parallel Skies', our very first film, is incredibly affirming. It feels like we’re receiving a nod from the industry that we're on the correct path with our vision at 28 Squared Studios,” Juan said in a statement.
"Being recognized at the Asian Film Awards with 'Under Parallel Skies', our very first film, is incredibly affirming. It feels like we’re receiving a nod from the industry that we're on the correct path with our vision at 28 Squared Studios,” Juan said in a statement.
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“This recognition is not merely an honor; it's a significant stamp of approval from a prestigious academy, highlighting our commitment to cross-cultural storytelling and the global showcasing of Asian talent,” he added.
“This recognition is not merely an honor; it's a significant stamp of approval from a prestigious academy, highlighting our commitment to cross-cultural storytelling and the global showcasing of Asian talent,” he added.
Metawin admitted that “Under Parallel Skies” is a milestone for his career. “It’s my first international movie, and it's the first time I've mainly spoken English throughout the film,” he said.
Metawin admitted that “Under Parallel Skies” is a milestone for his career. “It’s my first international movie, and it's the first time I've mainly spoken English throughout the film,” he said.
For her part, Salvador said she is honored to be part of the film.
For her part, Salvador said she is honored to be part of the film.
“I'm feeling extremely blessed to be part of this film and to be able to work with great talents. And I think we are dreaming big here. It is really an honor to be the first cross-country production from the Philippines that's going to be part of the Asian Film Awards,” Salvador said.
“I'm feeling extremely blessed to be part of this film and to be able to work with great talents. And I think we are dreaming big here. It is really an honor to be the first cross-country production from the Philippines that's going to be part of the Asian Film Awards,” Salvador said.
Director Bernardo said that being selected to have a worldwide premiere at AFA is “a tremendous recognition of the hard work and dedication that our cast and crew have put into creating our film.”
Director Bernardo said that being selected to have a worldwide premiere at AFA is “a tremendous recognition of the hard work and dedication that our cast and crew have put into creating our film.”
“Under Parallel Skies” follows the story of a Thai bachelor named Parin (Metawin) who travels to Hong Kong in search of his missing mother. He encounters Filipino hotelier Iris (Salvador) who helps him navigate love, heartbreak, and healing in the foreign city amid their differences in culture and identity.
“Under Parallel Skies” follows the story of a Thai bachelor named Parin (Metawin) who travels to Hong Kong in search of his missing mother. He encounters Filipino hotelier Iris (Salvador) who helps him navigate love, heartbreak, and healing in the foreign city amid their differences in culture and identity.
Produced by 28 Squared Studios in co-production with Two Infinity Entertainment of Hong Kong, the film is set to hit Philippine cinemas in April 2024.
Produced by 28 Squared Studios in co-production with Two Infinity Entertainment of Hong Kong, the film is set to hit Philippine cinemas in April 2024.
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