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Movie Review: Third World Romance

Is “love” enough to survive the romance in a third - world realm? Being happy is simple, but it can’t be for some if the social and economic challenges are on the nose. You may already see this type of genre in other foreign or local movies/series, but if you’re into good acting and script, Third World Romance is a treat to watch. Firstly, Charlie Dizon proves her acting prowess once again in this social realist film helmed by Dwein Ruedas Baltazar . Proceed with caution: Spoilers zone! Alongside his reel/real partner, Carlo Aquino , both play as blue-collar workers; cashier (Charlie) and grocery bagger (Carlo). Charlie’s character is Britney Gatmaitan or simply “Bree” whom she has a tight-knit relationship with, is an outspoken lass, then Carlo is Alvin “Vin” Tolentino, who happens to be the laid-back guy. Fate brings them together where nothing comes in an instant or free and have to work one’s a$$ off to survive. In a post-pandemic setting, the classic meet-cut