A Journey Home (2009) - Filipino

A JOURNEY HOME (2009) - Filipino

This Filipino Indie film is a story of a man seeking forgiveness from his family, which he abandoned 20 years ago.This is a born-again Christian film but, it can likewise inspire anyone to love his/her family and live a good Christian life.

Storyline
Is it ever too late for a second chance? Dante, a middle-aged man, believes he has lost everything: Estranged from his family for twenty years, he loses his job and finds out that his wife is dead. He goes to her wake and sees his two children Raffy and Kristine again. While Dante is eager to make amends with them, Raffy does not want him back into his life. When an accident forces Raffy to take Dante into his house, Dante learns how his own failure as a father has made an impact on how his son acts as the head of his family. In his effort to make things right between himself and Raffy, Dante develops a bond with Raffy's wife Gayle and his grandkids, Jake and Tinka. Dante also rediscovers his love for music that Raffy's son is also passionate about. With his growing relationship with Raffy's family, Dante begins to glimpse some hope for a second chance. For how long can Raffy harden his heart? Will Dante finally get his second chance at happiness?

PERSONAL RATING: 8 stars

Box Office
Budget: PHP 2,700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits
Production Co: Jubilee Evangelical Church, Youth for Christ, Jubilee Christian Academy See more
Runtime: Philippines: 109 min

Cast

Soliman Cruz ... Dante Santos
Joem Bascon ... Raffy
Toni Gonzaga ... Gayle
John Manalo ... Jake
Cha-Cha Cañete ... Tinka (as Thrisha Luise Canete)
Athena Tibi ... Kristine
Lance Raymundo ... Henry
Lara Morena ... Emmy
Tiya Pusit ... Tita Nenita (as Tia Pusit)
Aislinn Lim ... Anna
Jay Banzuelo ... Pastor (as Pastor Jay Banzuelo)
Archie Adamos ... Doctor
Val Victa ... Mr. Lopez
Kimberly Tan ... Nurse
Lalaine Alivio ... Evangeline Simbulan