Ligo na U, Lapit na Me is a story of a guy who is secretly in love with his friend. They are Karl Vladimir Lennon Villalobos and Jenny. The film started when Karl was on his way to school. And there, she met a transferee named Jenny who was kicked out from her previous school to avoid scandals because it affects the image of the school especially that the one running it are sisters. At that part, I already knew what kind of girl is Jenny. The opening scene already emphasizes what kind of person the main characters are. It gives a brief introduction about the characters and the story. Jenny was the dream girl type. Not because she is intelligent but because she has the looks and the body language that men could go crazy for. And she is not the demure type. She is more like someone who always shows off what she has; wearing sexy clothes and 5inches high heels, which I think, is not appropriate as school attires. While on the other hand, Karl is a simple boy who was living a simple life with his parents; both are living the Christian life through their preaches at home. Karl was playing hard to get at first. He lets Jenny follow him around. But deep inside, he considers himself lucky because despite all the boys running after Jenny, he was the one chosen. And that same day they met, Jenny asks Karl to make out with her. Karl was hesitant at first but he gave up to temptation afterwards, which ended up in a Motel with Jenny paying all the expenses. It was then followed by several perks and privileges, mostly during their break time. There is nothing between them. Maybe they can be called friends with benefits. They do not want to commit on anything. But Karl secretly loved her. He tried to tell her several times. But when the time came that he already got the guts, she confessed that she is pregnant and that Karl is not the father of her child. It was like a first heartbreak for Karl. But he had no rights to complain or expect anything because there is nothing between them. All he can do is hear what Jenny has to say and then do nothing to change what happened. Jenny vanished from school. She did not show up until graduation day. Karl tried to forget Jenny through doing what they usually do but this time, with a new girl. But still, he was not satisfied and was longing for Jenny’s touch. Graduation day came and soon he needs to apply for a job when he saw someone who looks like Jenny. He stopped near the girl and that ends the film.
The film was an adult film. It was not intended for kids. It has mature scenes. But it teaches us a different story of love, a different perspective about girls and guys nowadays. It is not always the guy who initiates such actions. It can be an inverse process. For me, a film like this is something I would be having a hard time coping with. I would feel uncomfortable with the bed scenes at times. So I am amaze by the cinematographers of doing a good job on capturing such scenes.
The setting of the film is the typical school type and typical Motel, then a simple residence of the guy. Jenny’s background was not showed in the film. It was Karl’s that was emphasized. The only thing about Jenny was that she has a backup story, which contributes, to her present character. The characters reflected some truths about teenagers in our society nowadays. Everything between the characters was going fine until Karl fell in love with Jenny that he knows is not right. And I think it is the rising action, it is where conflicts are starting already. And then when they both find out the truth about Jenny being pregnant, that would be the climax of the story. Things became more complicated for them. Things are turning uneasy. Then when Jenny disappeared and Karl started a new beginning, it would now be the falling action of the problem. The story left us, watchers hanging. But I can really say that it was worth it. Characters are good as well as the story and the director, Erick Salud. Especially because it was the first ever independent film that I have watched. I am hoping for same good films for next year’s competition.
The film was an adult film. It was not intended for kids. It has mature scenes. But it teaches us a different story of love, a different perspective about girls and guys nowadays. It is not always the guy who initiates such actions. It can be an inverse process. For me, a film like this is something I would be having a hard time coping with. I would feel uncomfortable with the bed scenes at times. So I am amaze by the cinematographers of doing a good job on capturing such scenes.
The setting of the film is the typical school type and typical Motel, then a simple residence of the guy. Jenny’s background was not showed in the film. It was Karl’s that was emphasized. The only thing about Jenny was that she has a backup story, which contributes, to her present character. The characters reflected some truths about teenagers in our society nowadays. Everything between the characters was going fine until Karl fell in love with Jenny that he knows is not right. And I think it is the rising action, it is where conflicts are starting already. And then when they both find out the truth about Jenny being pregnant, that would be the climax of the story. Things became more complicated for them. Things are turning uneasy. Then when Jenny disappeared and Karl started a new beginning, it would now be the falling action of the problem. The story left us, watchers hanging. But I can really say that it was worth it. Characters are good as well as the story and the director, Erick Salud. Especially because it was the first ever independent film that I have watched. I am hoping for same good films for next year’s competition.
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