Title: And the Breadwinner Is...
Year: 2025
Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Vice Ganda, Eugene Domingo, Joel Torre
Description: Ten million pesos can buy a lot of dreams, but can it buy a family's happiness? Jun Robles Lana's "And the Breadwinner Is..." masterfully explores this question through a deceptively simple premise: a mistaken-identity funeral. Vice Ganda, Eugene Domingo, and Joel Torre deliver powerhouse performances as a hilariously dysfunctional family who seize upon this comedic opportunity to potentially solve their financial woes. The film's brilliance lies not just in its laugh-out-loud humor but in its poignant portrayal of familial bonds, the sacrifices made for loved ones, and the blurry lines between desperation and delusion. Lana expertly navigates the comedic and dramatic, leaving the audience pondering the true cost of chasing the "dream life" even as they're rolling in the aisles. This isn't just a comedy; it's a poignant exploration of family, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope.