A Moment In Time [English Subtitle]
Plot Summary:
If
you want to avoid romantic films filled with all the clichés you can
possibly think of and more, you should think twice about seeing Manny
Palo's A Moment in Time. On the other hand, if you choose to skip it,
you'll be missing one of the sweetest, warmest, and most genuine movies
of the year. A huge box office hit in the Philippines, the film stars
Philippines TV personalities Coco Martin and Julia Montes in their first
role together on the big screen. Although it isn't "a love story with a
difference" as it has been advertised, given its limitations, it is a
heartfelt and involving film, filled with a beautiful score and
outstanding performances from the young leads who can make you believe
that it is all very real.
Written by Rondel Lindayag and filmed
in the Philippines, Paris, and Amsterdam, A Moment in Time tells the
story of the off-again, on-again relationship of Patrick (Martin) and
Jillian (Montes). Their relationship can probably be summed up best by
the Paul Simon song, "She's a rich girl, she don't try to hide it,
diamonds on the soles of her shoes. He's a poor boy, empty as a pocket
with nothing to lose." Patrick, who flashes his engaging smile during
most of the film, is a part-time waiter and a painter who is saving
money to send his little sister Mai-mai (Ellen Cruz) through school.
Since the accidental death of his mother (Zsa Zsa Padilla) who was
killed in a hit and run accident, the family has been struggling
emotionally and financially.