Close to You (film)

Close To You
Close To You DVD Cover
Directed by	Cathy Garcia-Molina
Produced by	Kara Kintanar Marizel V. Samson Charo Santos-Concio Malou N. Santos
Written by	John Paul Abellera Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Starring	John Lloyd Cruz Bea Alonzo Sam Milby
Cinematography	Gus Cruz
Editing by	Marya Ignacio
Distributed by	Star Cinema
Release date(s)	February 15, 2006 (Philippines)
Running time	110 min.
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Close To You is a Filipino film starring John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, and Sam Milby. The movie was released on February 15, 2006 under Star Cinema, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. The year 2006 ended with 5 Star Cinema films grossing more than Php 100M including Close To You.

Plot

Manuel and Marian have been best friends since they were kids. They are so close that they know each other's secrets...well, almost. For the last 16 years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her.

On the other hand, Marian sees Manuel as no more than her best friend. Marian's greatest love has alwaysbeen Lance (Sam), a classmate who protected her from bullies back in grade school. Ever since Lance and his family migrated abroad ten years ago, Marian never had the chance to establish contact with him again. The only thing that Marian knows is that Lance has become the lead singer of the new rock band, Orion.

Good fortune smiles on Marian when Orion decides to tour the Philippines. Marian is intent on seeing Lance again, and she brings Manuel with her on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel believes that the whole chase is futile because a popular star like Lance will not remember a simple girl like Marian, but Marian does not believe him.

When Lance and Marian finally meet again, sparks fly between them. Manuel now has to decide - Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming, or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive for the last 16 years?

Cast and characters

Main cast

• John Lloyd Cruz as Manuel Soriano/Palits/Nuel
• Bea Alonzo as Marian Hermosa /Bru
• Sam Milby as Lance Guerzon

Supporting cast

• Melanie Marquez
• Buboy Garovillo
• Tetchie Agbayani
• Nova Villa

Introducing

• Carinne Cabebe
• Reyson Yap

Soundtrack

• "Close To You"

  Performed by The Carpenters

• "Friend of Mine"

  Performed by MYMP

External links

• Close To You official site