APAT DAPAT, DAPAT APAT (2007): A FILM CRITIQUE
What if I told you there exists a Filipino movie whose plot revolves around the challenge of bringing back home a dead body — one that is forced to look like well and alive? Commonly associated with death are grief and sadness, but this movie, as chaotic, humorous, and unserious as it seems, will instead make you cry out of laughter and its heartwarming scenes, and perhaps, haunt you a little bit! Source: https://youtu.be/I77NZDEjkug Synopsis "Four women who swear to be friends forever become domestic helpers abroad. However, one of them is beaten to death by her employer. Keeping their promise to come home safe, sound, and alive, Brite , Gay , and Dolly decide to bring their dead friend Res home." The Film’s Narrative More than just a movie about friendship, Apat Dapat, Dapat Apat (2007), a film by the late Wenn V. Deramas (see his IMDb here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1212770/ ) also touches on other relevant issues including toxic extended family issues, breaking ste