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Set in Bacolod, this romantic drama follows Jamie, a young woman who has recently ended her engagement, and Makoto, a Japanese man who moved to the Philippines following his wife's infidelity. The two form an unexpected bond while collaborating on the Ilonggo subtitles for a film directed by Makoto. As they work together, they find mutual support and comfort in their growing friendship.

The film was written and directed by Jopy Arnaldo and produced by Kirstie Contrevida. The lead roles are played by Gabby Padilla as Jamie Lazaro and Ken Yamamura as Makoto Kanno, with Emmanuel Dela Cruz and Carlos Sison appearing in supporting roles. Produced in the Philippines, the project involved several production companies, including Unitel Straight Shooters Media, Go Motion Productions, Mavx Productions, and Narra Post-Production Studios. The movie has a total runtime of 105 minutes and was released on February 14, 2024.