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Vice Ganda returns to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival with And the Breadwinner Is... directed by Jun Lana and featuring a cast of top Kapamilya actors who showcase their impact and importance to the Philippine entertainment industry. And it was one of the most talked about films leading up to the festival with the combination of Vice Ganda as the unbeatable star and Jun Lana's innovative filmmaking.

This year's Metro Manila Film Festival features a selection of films that have finally begun to focus on both quality and commercial value. While it has received criticism over the years for presenting offerings that cater to the movie-going masses, critical acclaim be damned; in recent years, the festival has slowly regained its footing.

Director:Jun Lana
Writers: Daisy Cayanan, Jonathan Albano, Jun Lana
Stars: Vice Ganda, Eugene Domingo, Joel Torre

This year's films range from family dramas and the standard Filipino thrillers to dramas and musicals.

The first half of the movie feels more like fan service catering to Vice Ganda comedy fans, which I enjoy, but it strays away from the moment to let the movie shine on its own.

But they do have their own shining moment with the family drama, especially that family showdown scene. It was a Pinoy family reality. Masakit ang sumbatan, and at some point we all had that moment with our own families.

I can hear sobbing in every corner of the theater, and I have to admit that it also reflected my own reality and it impacted me a lot. Indeed, a family comedy drama with a great cast as well.

They still have the same style of comedy, which I wish they would have improved by experimenting with a new visual style or camera work. Also, I felt like the plot was all over the place in the first part, but it found its footing towards the end. And having SB19's MaPa at the end was so touching that it caused the audience to burst into tears.

The film really resonates with us, who in our own way are the breadwinners of our family and friends. The film aimed to entertain with Vice's signature comedy, but also address the pent-up emotions, frustrations, and family issues that really struck a chord with many of us.

Hopefully, this will open our eyes to value those who are breadwinners in our families and work to end toxic family culture, one loaf of bread at a time.

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