Warner Bros. is to deal with the Southeast Asia theatrical launch of Philippines-produced drama movie “Below Parallel Skies.” The image could have its world premiere this weekend as a part of the Asian Movie Awards in Hong Kong.

Directed by Sigrid Bernardo, “Below Parallel Skies” follows the story of a Thai bachelor, portrayed by main native star Win Metawin, who travels to Hong Kong searching for his lacking mom. He encounters a Filipino hotelier named, performed by Janella Salvador, who helps him navigate love, heartbreak, and therapeutic within the international metropolis amid their variations in tradition and identification.

Hong Kong has a big inhabitants of employees from The Philippines, many employed as home helpers or in hospitality. The movie was shot in Hong Kong from June to July 2023, with the help of Hong Kong Tourism Board, and takes in iconic native areas together with Kowloon Metropolis and Tai O.

Warner will launch it in three Southeast Asian international locations: The Philippines from April 17; Singapore from Might; and Thailand from Might 9.

“After we noticed the primary lower with director Sigrid, we knew we had one thing particular right here. We believed that this mission is for the area. Then we pitched it to Rico [Gonzales] of Warner Bros. I felt like this mission is the epitome of all stars aligning — that we produced a cross-country movie and Warner Bros. was searching for one thing like that,” mentioned Richard Juan, CEO of producer 28 Squared Studios. Rico Gonzales, director of distribution for Warner Bros. Philippines, noticed regional potential and pitched it wider throughout the studio.

“There have been some specific scenes within the film that made me resolve that, sure, I’m going to advocate this movie to my regional bosses. At Warner Bros, we consider within the energy of tales. And I knew for a indisputable fact that from what I noticed, despite the fact that it was nonetheless the non-final model of the movie, I knew there was one thing particular about it,” mentioned Gonzales.

The movie is believed to be the primary pickup of a Filipino movie by Warner Bros for theatrical launch. Additionally it is the primary manufacturing by newly-formed 28 Squared, which co-produced with Two Infinity Leisure of Hong Kong.

“At 28 Squared Studios, our mission is to champion impactful tales in Southeast Asia. We consider that we will proceed fulfilling that mission as we carry this movie throughout the area and showcase the abilities in entrance and behind the digicam on the worldwide stage,” mentioned Kristhoff Cagape, 28 Squared’s COO and co-executive producer of the movie.