Rekonek (2025) Movie Script

This is Earth.
The planet of life.
The oceans are filled with fish.
The land is home to the animals.
While humans have discovered a new
ecosystem
The digital world known as the Internet.
Hey guys, how's everyone?
- Hey! Great to see you.
- Hey, Wes! How's everything?
With the opportunities available in
this ecosystem,
people now rely on it
for their livelihood.
Glow-up era?
Sounds like a topic from five years ago.
We need something worth sharing,
meme-worthy.
Some live in groups,
while others are more accustomed
to being solitary.
Excuse me.
Can we share this table?
What a jerk.
Forget about it.
But like any ecosystem,
there are also predators.
Silent and waiting for their next victim.
I got you.
Thank you so much.
Across its various social platforms,
lovebirds of the Internet
find one another.
- Give it back to me!
- Wait, let me!
- Christmas is coming up.
- What did you do?
Tita Mercy! That's you, isn't it?
I just have to show this off, guys.
See? It's great, isn't it?
Cheska made this!
See you all there!
The blue one.
- This is what it looks like.
- Excuse me.
Housemate reveal.
Hey, get over here!
This is Jasper.
He's a little shy,
but he's already seeing someone.
Human families face
the challenges of nature together.
Rain or shine.
And a happy family bonding!
On the third day of Christmas
my true love sent to me.
Three basketballs, two loving kids.
And a happy family bonding!
On the fourth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me.
Four brand new phones, two basketballs.
Wrong! She's wrong!
You said two, it should be three!
She doesn't know how to count!
Noah, turn the volume down.
In the chaos of the Internet jungle,
sometimes,
humans find just enough distractions
to keep them from devouring one another.
That's mine!
That's my last one!
Noah, kill the TV.
Hey!
Noah, kill all the lights.
But there are also those
who can't keep up with the pace
and noise of the Internet.
They are the ones who get left behind.
Endangered species disappearing
one by one.
But what happens when there's a plot twist
that would disrupt the balance of this
ecosystem?
- Shit!
- What happened?
IT! Somebody call Bennie!
- Hi, Cheska!
- Hi, Jasper.
Mom, go away!
I don't know if it's weird,
but it feels like I've really gotten
to know you.
Cheska, the truth is,
I like you.
I can't wait to see you.
So
Can I take you out on a date?
Jasper?
Jasper?
Hello, Cheska?
Hello?
- You're breaking up.
- Can you hear me?
Hello?
- You're breaking up.
- Jasper?
Hello?
Hello, hello, hello, hello.
Hello, Cheska?
Try it again, guys.
Go ahead.
Dad, what are you doing?
You need a LAN cable for that to work!
Did you call the Internet provider?
We need Internet to reach them.
Too bad!
We're already at 51.6k viewers!
Guys, we need to get back online.
They'll drop us as endorsers
if we can't advertise this!
Calm down, we're already working on it.
Dad, you need ten to 15 seconds
before you reconnect it.
What are you even doing?
- Ten minutes?
- Seconds!
How is it? Test it.
- Is it working?
- Still nothing.
What? Still nothing? Keep trying.
Kid.
Are you from around here?
I'm from Manila, sir.
Hold on.
You're coming with us to the station.
You're a suspect
in the murder of Caloy Moralde.
I don't know any Caloy Moralde, sir.
Save your explanations.
An eyewitness identified you.
Take him in.
Wait a minute.
I don't know what you're talking about.
- Sir.
- Just come with us.
Let me go, please, sir.
I'll come with you.
Attention: Due to the ongoing
Internet outage,
all flights are grounded
until further notice.
Passengers of Flight ITG 676!
- Flight to Tokyo!
- Sir, how about Manila?
Sir! Manila?
Watch where you're going!
Wow, not even an apology.
Didn't even help me with my stuff.
Gosh.
What is happening to the world?
Philippines!
Are you following me?
- No!
- No?
Okay.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Go ahead.
Taxi!
Taxi!
You!
- Idiot!
- Me?
Hey!
This is mine!
Hey, hey!
That's my cab!
- Hey, no!
- No!
Go! No!
Wait!
Excuse me, sorry.
Line!
Sorry, excuse me.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry, sorry. Excuse me, sorry.
Miss, miss.
How do I get from here
How do I get from here to here?
- Where are you going?
- Philippines.
- Philippines?
- Yeah.
You can't get there from here!
- You have to go to the airport.
- I know!
I was in the airport
but everyone's stranded.
Miss, wait! Wait!
I just need to settle this!
I need to go to the port.
- You want to go to the port?
- Yes.
Hey! What's taking so long?
Figure it out on your own.
It's 150 baht to the port.
150 baht, okay.
Can I pay by card?
No card, no card!
Only cash, okay? Next!
Miss, wait!
Miss, it's very hot today.
My fan is more than 150 baht.
You want it? One ticket.
- Please.
- Really?
- Okay. The bus leaves at 3:00.
- Okay.
- Thank you.
- Thank you!
Thank you!
- Bye, sir.
- Take care.
Bennie!
Benz, my man!
Do you know what happened
with the network?
No idea.
You're working overtime, okay?
We'll fix it.
- What overtime? I'm leaving.
- One sec.
Benz, you're the best IT guy here.
If anyone knows how to fix this,
that's you.
IT, anyone?
- Wes, bro what's up?
- Question.
My email froze while sending.
Can we see if it went through?
His email froze while sending.
If it's not in the sent folder
Oh, right, it's offline.
Maybe it failed to cache.
- In the sent folder?
- No, no. I already checked.
It's not on my phone or iPad either.
Let me see. Is that a scandal?
This is just between us, okay?
It stays between us.
Scandal indeed.
What do you think, bro?
I think you should talk to her about this.
This is too heavy for an email.
Why did you use email for this?
Did it send or not?
Your outbox didn't sync.
So we really can't tell if it sent or not.
Maybe it's somewhere in between, you know?
But you know the fastest way to find out?
Talk to your wife.
Noah, turn on the lights.
Right, Internet's out.
We're not the same people that we married.
I think we should break up.
How do you feel about breaking up?
Noah, go to BnB Old House.
Shit.
Hey! How was your drive?
The renter should've checked out,
but I couldn't contact him.
Some guy named Onyx.
You're just in time for a nice dinner.
Let's eat!
What is happening?
I cooked your favorite.
Have a seat.
Question.
When the Internet went out,
our office emails got messed up.
Did you get anything from me?
I think all emails got messed up.
The news said it might be global.
No, no. I mean, right before that,
did you get anything from me?
Hold on, let me get the rice.
What email?
Wow, that's spicy.
Extra spicy! Just how you like it, right?
Have it with rice.
It's delicious.
So the email thing
Can we not talk about emails for now?
I rarely get breaks from work.
Let's forget the emails.
Okay. Forgotten.
Please plug in the cable.
This one?
No. The other one.
- Okay. Done?
- Hey!
What did you do?
I just did what you told me, bro!
How did you even become IT head?
I did it right!
You obviously didn't.
It's bad enough that
you're forcing me work
a job meant for five people,
but you're not even helping!
You're stupid, aren't you?
- Stupid!
- Hey, I'm your boss!
You should actually be thankful
that you still have a job
and you weren't laid off.
You've got some nerve.
- Fuck off!
- You've got some nerve!
What layoff?
Stupid idiot!
Just go join a beauty pageant!
Take this!
Come on, please.
Hey!
Get off your phone!
Your outfit is useless
if you're only exercising one arm.
I'm just checking for reception
so I can finally text Paolo.
He must be missing me already.
You're so crazy about that guy.
You're too old to be falling for scammers.
Hey! Ma'am.
He's not a scammer, he's my boyfie!
We're going to meet in person soon.
You'll see how
handsome and charming he is.
Yeah, whatever.
It's 7:00 a.m.!
Fitness time!
Get rid of that!
Good morning, seora.
Chelsea, good morning!
Good morning!
It's Cheska. Good morning.
Cheska, that's the same thing.
I got a gift for your mom.
A broom from Baguio.
We already have a broom.
Is that so?
Well it's not obvious!
Isn't this a rental house?
I don't care if it's a rental.
Why don't they have decorations?
The owner doesn't celebrate Christmas.
It's that woman who's always
in the cemetery.
I don't care if they sleep
in the cemetery.
Every house here
needs Christmas decorations.
This one? It's so lifeless.
It's depressing.
Seora!
Depression is not a joke.
Roblox!
Roblox!
Why? What's happening here?
Ever since the Internet went out,
it's been like this.
She's always asking for YouTube.
YouTube!
Hey.
You're so small but you're such a handful.
What will it be like when you grow up?
Hot-headed, always complaining.
You'll be like that when you get older.
That's you!
This kid has no filter.
That's really you!
Hey!
What's your name?
Lana.
Lana?
You like Roblox, right?
You know where Roblox is?
Gone!
- Let's go!
- Roblox!
I feel like
this isn't a random disconnection.
It isn't.
There. The entire world has no Internet.
Guys, this is a double negative situation.
Without the Internet,
one, we'll have no income.
Two, we'll be bored.
Super bored!
But
What do you get if you multiply
two negatives?
A positive.
Correct!
We can turn this
into a positive situation.
We've done this before, during COVID.
It's my first time holding a newspaper.
- Guys.
- Why don't we buy these?
No Internet, doesn't mean no content.
It is content!
Maybe it's God's way of telling us
to go offline.
So we can be in the moment.
- That's correct!
- Right?
Presenting!
The Shutdown Special!
Guys, all we have to do
is to record everything we do,
all our experiences
while the Internet is out.
Then, when the Internet comes back,
we upload the videos we made.
It's perfect!
Yes, correct!
So you're saying.
God took away the Internet
so we'd have content?
- She's correct.
- Cut!
Eve, what did I say about being a brat?
That I can't do it in front of the camera.
Look, guys.
I know having no Internet
is a nightmare for you.
But we'll be okay.
We'll survive.
Your dad and I,
we grew up without Internet.
Look at us, we turned out just fine.
Don't worry, we'll help you.
Okay?
Love. Love. Heart?
Christmas heart. Heart.
- Christmas tree?
- Christmas in our Hearts.
Christmas in our Hearts.
Yo, man! What's up! You're intelligent!
- Leader. Group. March!
- Forks. It looks like food.
Surprise?
I know it! I know it!
Pig!
It's a prank!
Frank, hot dog!
- You got it!
- What's up, man!
What is this?
According to the initial report,
the automated conveyor
and loading equipment malfunctioned
when the network connection went down
Thank God cable TV still works.
The universe is giving you a sign
to take a break.
You work too much.
I've got no social life
and now not even social media.
I just really want to see him
and talk to him.
Am I being shallow?
Use a payphone if there's an emergency.
Here's your uncle's phone number.
You can stay at his place.
I have no way to check on you.
Take this.
I'll be fine, Mom.
Make sure to get me a video greeting
from Jasper, okay?
What if this doesn't work out?
What if it's not meant to be?
My name is Paula Manugas.
Twenty-nine years old, from Kapitolyo.
You don't need to state your details.
- Proceed with your confession.
- It started like this, Father
I told him I'd leak the video
if he didn't send me money
It's not my fault that they made that
video, it's their
I said the food was vegetarian
they ordered a lot
I said I work for the bank
and asked them all the security questions
favorite flower, favorite pet,
everything
I did that four or five times
They have no idea that it's all pork
it's for the treatment,
but I just took all the money
She's sent money several times
because she thought
That I'm head over heels for her.
She thinks I'm a guy.
But the pictures I sent her were all AI
generated.
I get the idea.
Wrap it up or we'll spend Christmas here.
I regret the things I've done, Father,
ever since the Internet went down.
But before the world ends,
do you think God will forgive me?
God is always ready to forgive.
But He also wants you to change your ways.
What do I have to do, Father?
Do I need to return all the money
I scammed?
The Lord and His angels will guide you.
Yes, Father.
I'm sorry.
Goddamn.
Give me a minute!
Wait, wait.
What's the problem with Joe?
He used to perform whenever
there was a party here.
Exactly.
That's your suggestion every year.
And every year,
we give you the same answer:
Let's get whoever's trending.
Forget those old-timers past their prime.
What? Excuse me?
Joe is not past his prime.
He's a classic.
Timeless.
Why don't we invite Maria Marikit?
And that girl she had a collab with,
YannyBoomBoom!
Amazing voice, unbelievable!
Who the hell is that?
How are you not squirming?
Seora Cory knows nothing about what's in.
Not even TikTok!
TikTok?
What even is that?
That's what's outdated!
Because the Internet is dead!
Wait, now.
Let's talk about the awardees.
I don't trust your choices.
Let's make a list.
That's all done.
You're out of the loop.
We discussed that in the group chat.
Oh, she's not in the group chat.
Exactly.
So you're the only ones deciding?
Fine.
How about the trophies?
Let me pick because you always
choose ugly ones.
Hi, girls!
Did you learn the dance steps?
Of course!
What steps?
Oh, my gosh, Seora.
Today's rehearsal day!
Music, please.
Watch and learn.
Just press play?
Yes. Go!
Wait. Hold on!
Knock, knock!
Good morning, seora Cory.
Freshly picked, just for you.
Thank you.
What do you need?
The thing is, there's no Internet
and there's no cell reception either.
I was hoping I could use your landline?
I don't like having other people
in my house.
But, seora, you're the only one left
in this neighborhood with a landline.
That's true.
Everyone else talks through
video calls now.
You're the only one who's outdated.
Stuck in the stone age.
Except!
Seora doesn't need to "update."
Because she never goes out of style.
She's a classic.
There's a word for that
What's that word?
Timeless?
Yes, seora!
Timeless!
Timeless.
Neighbors Series, take one, action!
Since it's my first time being featured
on your channel,
I will let you taste
my legendary fruitcake.
Well, it's an acquired taste.
Yum!
I know, right?
Have some more!
You like that?
That's my husband's chess table.
So, do any of you play chess?
Derrick does.
He was a champion back in grade school.
You know Cong has been dying
Dying to find someone to play with.
I'll call him so you can play.
Sis. No need, it's okay.
Show us your awards instead.
Awards?
Wait.
Do you want to see
our collection of cars first?
- Oh, yes, yes!
- Yes?
No, no, no.
Just the awards. That's better.
I'm proud of this one.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you.
Where's Daniel?
Danny?
He moved out years ago.
He was really excited to move out,
even before he started college.
Well, independence is part of growing up.
Did you also move out
before you started your college life?
We only do online classes,
so we don't even have a "college life."
Eve, come here for a sec.
Eve, I think you should prepare
for our shoot later.
Derrick can do this.
It's okay, it's okay.
Go, go, go.
Okay, all set.
Great!
What the heck!
Mom scolded me because of you!
Why'd you say I know how to play chess?
Get out of the way.
I didn't say you knew how to play.
I said you're good at it.
Exactly!
The Crowdies know me
as a basketball player,
not a dork!
I don't care.
I'm sick of her controlling us.
Don't you want the Crowdies to like you
for who you really are?
Where's Derrick, the bookworm?
The one who wanted
to be a Lit major?
The Internet just went out,
and you're leaving?
Derrick.
Look at this room.
Does this room look like it's me?
No!
Because Mom designed all of this
based on what she thinks the Crowdies
will like me for.
Yeah.
Because you like weird stuff.
Get out of my room.
I thought this wasn't your room.
Anyway, Internet stoppage
isn't something new.
It's been happening in different
countries...
For real?
Love, save me?
Where?
Over 400 Internet shutdowns in India
since 2018.
Over 100 in Iraq.
Actually, during elections,
the Internet also shuts down.
Then in Tanzania...
Yes, but that's national, not global.
Exactly.
Which is why I don't think
this is a conspiracy.
Unless
It's a worldwide conspiracy.
- Oh, my God, chills.
- You're so dramatic!
Do you really think all the countries
would agree to that?
Exactly.
Anyway, no one's going to rent your
BnB now.
It's fine, we'll stay there for now.
And next time, this has to be potluck.
We need to watch our budget, you know
until further notice.
No, no! Next time it's on us.
- At our place.
- Sure?
You bet.
Kate has started cooking again.
Still the best.
What about her bland stew?
Were you offended last time?
- What? You never told me that!
- The last time was good!
So good.
Love, can you explain
the cinematic moment?
Like this.
Picture yourself in one perfect
cinematic moment.
And keep a screenshot of it.
It could be as simple as mine.
Waking up, eating breakfast in bed,
made by you of course.
The only thing I can cook.
Mine would probably be
- Skydiving.
- No!
We did it a couple of years ago,
before our wedding.
No, no, no!
Oh, my God, no.
Never again.
- I just relive it in my cinematic moment.
- As you should!
What about you guys?
Let's see.
Maybe for me,
it's the vision of me driving.
Fast, you can feel the wind
In a faraway place, and no traffic.
Just the open road in front of me.
Like he's a TNVS driver.
Five stars, please.
No, I love that.
Me, I see myself with Chunky.
- I miss Chunky Dreyfus.
- Right?
- Who's that, their dog?
- Yeah, my dog.
I miss Chunky, too.
It's simple.
Maybe we're in a garden.
- It's peaceful and quiet.
- Cute.
And he's just sleeping on my lap.
That's it.
Sweet.
Right?
Dessert?
Sure.
In the backyard.
I set something up outside.
Let's go.
I'll show you.
See?
- Wow!
- Nice, isn't it?
Have a seat.
It's a bit wet from the rain though.
One second.
I thought those two are about to break up?
But they look happy.
Didn't you notice?
They're not in each other's
cinematic moment.
That's true.
Well, I hope Kate's plan works.
I hope so.
Miss?
No! Don't touch me!
Get away!
I'm sorry.
Sorry.
Are you okay?
No, I'm not okay.
My suitcase was stolen.
All my things are gone.
Here you go.
Breathe.
Thank you.
I'm Gigi, by the way.
You are?
Trisha.
Hi, Trisha.
Hi, Gigi.
You know what?
I've never seen you in Chatuchak.
I usually meet our fellow OFWs there.
I don't hang around Chatuchak.
It's so hot there.
All right, take care.
Hold on. Wait.
I'll go with you.
I'm going the same way.
You're headed home to the Philippines,
right?
No need. I can manage on my own.
Okay.
I'll go alone then.
Hold on.
Do you have any money?
I literally have nothing left.
I'm just asking
if you have anything there.
Because I'll look for an ATM.
I'll lend you some money.
Do you have any money left?
You'll lend me money?
You want to come with me?
Okay!
Sorry.
It's still offline.
Shit.
Shit.
What now?
We'll need money just to reach Tawi Tawi.
We can't get anywhere without cash.
Let me guess.
You didn't think this adventure through,
did you?
Let's just go back to the airport?
No way.
I'm pushing through.
I don't want to be stuck there again.
Wait!
This looks fancy.
Don't touch that.
Maybe we can sell it?
How nice.
Selling something that isn't even yours.
This is my gift for my mom.
Don't touch it. Let's just go.
Okay, fine.
What about this,
can't we sell anything in there?
Don't touch my stuff.
Ukay-ukay!
Come on! Everybody!
Ukay-ukay!
You can buy!
Hey! They don't know what "ukay-ukay" is.
Change it.
Okay, okay!
Yes.
Okay, okay!
Come on, Christmas!
Buy gifts for your family!
Okay, okay!
Okay, okay, okay.
How much?
This?
Sorry, not for sale.
Only this.
Okay, okay.
Not okay-okay anymore.
You choose.
You'll go home hungry.
Or you'll have your snacks
but be stranded.
Wait, let me think.
It's lose-lose either way.
Matching.
- Set.
- 50 baht.
That's too low.
It's a set.
Go ahead.
350 baht.
Not too shabby.
We did good.
We are team amazing!
Amazement.
So much amazement.
We need to go now.
All right. No need to panic.
Just relax.
Relax? He's looking at us!
All right, let's go.
Onyx, it'll be hard to move your
case forward
because it's Christmas.
And everything is down because of
the shutdown.
What do you mean? I didn't do anything.
I don't even know that Caloy guy
the police are talking about.
Can't you contact my brother?
How can I contact him with this
shutdown? I'm sorry.
Ernesto!
Your trial is postponed again.
There's been a delay.
That's impossible, ma'am.
It wasn't me!
The police mistook me
for someone else, ma'am.
I was just on vacation.
You said you came here to work.
That's right.
I work from home.
Where are you from, anyway?
They're framing me!
Get out of the way!
Come here!
You're going to solitary!
Solitary! Solitary! Solitary!
Hurry!
DVDs are the thing now.
Nice one.
I have new ones here.
Later.
Here you go.
Hey there!
Took you long enough to come back!
Here I am!
It's official!
I finally escaped!
- Officially?
- Officially!
Perfect!
Take a shot first, girl!
Shot, shot, shot!
Shot!
You deserve it!
Nice.
Perfect!
That's perfect.
I like it!
Girl, someone's looking for you.
Dad?
Just call me if you need anything, okay?
I got this.
Shoes aren't allowed inside.
So, how long have you had this place?
Almost two months.
Two months.
Have a seat.
So I guess Derrick told you
because he's scared of mom?
Are you going to live here now?
Who will pay your rent?
Actually, I had a part-time
virtual assistant job
before the shutdown.
But I'm still looking for another job.
The goal is to pay for my tuition
and rent.
Wow.
You're grown up.
And
You have a cool place here.
But of course
I don't think your mother will approve
of this
and that, and that.
How about you?
What do you think?
I actually like it.
It's so you.
Okay.
It's nice to know you still have
your own opinion.
Why?
When did I ever lose my own opinion?
Dad, you and Derrick speak the way
Mom wants you to speak.
When was the last time
you made a decision for yourself?
Look.
I just want your mom to be happy.
And of course, you should be happy with
your life, too.
That's why I'm going to help you
get her permission.
Do I really need to ask permission?
Of course.
That's protocol.
I know you're frustrated with your mother,
but you have no choice.
She will never understand me.
What are you talking about?
Remember, we left Batangas
because she and your grandma
didn't get along.
That's such a bad comparison!
Of course I don't want us to be like that!
Okay.
But let me help you.
I'll help you ask permission from her.
Let me help you!
Okay?
Why are we even doing this?
The shutdown is worldwide!
You believe that shit?
Don't you think that maybe
they just want to control us?
You're all kinds of stupid, aren't you?
There has to be a fix somewhere.
Do whatever you want, sir.
I have a life.
Goodbye.
It won't open.
Sir.
The door won't open.
Were you authorized you to work?
Do the admins even know
we're still here working?
I don't know.
You know nothing.
The building's gone into
power saving mode.
It shut down. We're stuck here!
We need a key.
All department heads have a key.
They took it back from me.
Truth is, they already asked me to tender
my resignation.
What an idiot.
Those getting off at Kamuning,
here is your stop!
Sir, where is this Stardust located?
I'm not from around here.
That's it. But it closed down.
Seriously, Jasper you're a total no-show!
Coffee for Cheska!
Sorry!
Sorry!
Sorry about that.
- I'll get you another.
- No, no!
It's my fault.
No, I insist.
Besides, you didn't order
their best one here.
I'm the one who bumped into you.
Chill.
I'm Will.
Cheska.
I'll just clean up.
This is too much.
I hope this makes up for it.
This place is my fave.
It's perfect.
The food, the vibe,
five out of five stars.
It's like I'm watching a food review.
Subscribed!
I used to watch those on reels.
Now it's live.
Better than live.
Real life!
Are you even real?
Usually at this point,
we'd be exchanging our socials.
Usually.
But it's useless now.
I'll be hosting a pre-Christmas hangout.
I know a hidden gem of a place.
There's performances there.
Good music!
You should come.
So we can see each other again.
I'm not sure.
Here, I'll draw a pin for you.
Get it?
How about this.
If you see me at the hangout,
that means I'm there.
But don't look for me, okay?
Because if I'm not there, it means.
I went somewhere more important.
Fair enough.
Nice meeting you, Cheska.
Same.
Thanks for the food.
If you're going, you might get lost.
The place is on the topmost floor.
There's an overlooking view of the city.
I need a blindfold
because you have a surprise for me, right?
Wait a minute.
There.
Give me that.
Hold on, where's Eve?
This is a surprise for her.
- Where's Eve?
- Mom, I'm here.
- I have to tell you something.
- No.
Darling, I have to tell you something.
I know you've been so frustrated with
me this shutdown.
So now, to make it up to you
Wait, wait, wait.
Hon, don't forget to record this
or the sponsor might take it back.
Derrick, go!
I'm moving out.
Surprise!
What?
This is a prank, right?
Wait.
Who's going to say "it's a prank"?
Who?
Actually, I already have an apartment
in Guadalupe.
I'm sorry I didn't get to tell you sooner.
And you're okay with this?
Well, she's just going to live on her own.
It's not like she's leaving us forever.
And besides, you'll visit
during special occasions, right?
- I'll be there!
- See?
Who's going to pay for the apartment?
Well, she is.
She already planned this.
And look, she's not a baby anymore.
Well, I guess it's time to end
the family channel.
What?
We don't even know
when the Internet will be back.
End it?
Can't we talk about this first?
I mean, Derrick, you're okay
- with just the three of us, right?
- Yeah?
See?
Mom, just because I'm moving out
doesn't mean we're not a family anymore.
Please talk to me.
Aren't you leaving?
Well then, go!
Take the scooter too! No need to thank me!
Go on, leave.
What? You can't do it?
You realize you can't survive without me?
You are such a hypocrite!
You hate Grandma Cory so much
but you turned out exactly like her!
Hon.
You're really taking her side.
There's nothing wrong with what Eve wants.
Do you know she wants
to continue her studies?
And that's a good thing, right?
Can't she do that without moving out?
She feels suffocated here at home.
Look, Bridge.
I don't want you and Eve
to end up like you and your mom.
I can't hear you.
I said, I don't want you and Eve
to end up like you and your mom!
Bridge, admit it.
The reason Eve wants to leave
isn't that the same reason you left
Batangas back then?
Mom was against our vlogging
and she'll never understand
that it brings our family together.
I'm against Eve moving out
because I want our family to be together!
- That's a huge difference!
- Oh, my goodness, Bridge!
You think Eve wants to be a vlogger
for the rest of her life?
Don't you see that?
You know what?
Try to understand her.
Do whatever you want!
I don't care!
Do whatever you want!
Did you know Trisha texted me?
Before the shutdown.
She wanted to come home early
this Christmas
because Grandma Cory is feeling lonely
in Batangas.
And she asked that maybe this time
we could all be there this Christmas.
With the twins, of course,
because she misses them.
Bridge.
Are you even listening?
I'll sleep downstairs.
You all thought it's the end of the world,
am I right?
Admit it, you all panicked!
But now, look at us, people are slowly
coping
The fight continues!
Especially now
that Christmas is approaching
What's it called? Krypton?
Krypton?
Cryptocurrency.
My husband put all our money there.
The problem with all of you,
is you get swept up
in whatever's the trend.
You'll fall for anything!
Peks.
Hand it to me.
Wallet?
Here. Make it last, okay?
Watch your spending.
Thank you very much.
Thank you, seora Cory.
- I'll take it. Thank you.
- Thank you.
Wait.
That's not enough.
You went five minutes over.
Sorry about that.
Get out of here.
Okay.
Hey mommies!
Here.
Peks cooked too much.
Here.
Sticky rice.
- It's like Thai food.
- Wow!
Lana!
Do you like toys?
Go ahead, pick one.
The stethoscope?
This one?
You put it here.
Then you listen like this.
Why does it say
Roblox!
Roblox!
All I hear is Roblox!
Roblox.
So there's two Filipino bartenders
at your work?
Yes, but that other one has no plans
of going home.
Why?
She's just happy with her life here.
She has a boyfriend here and all that.
Sometimes I think
maybe I'd be the same if not for my papa.
I miss my papa.
Isn't your mom the reason you're rushing
to get home?
I need to put up the Christmas Star for
my mom.
Christmas Star?
Yup, don't you have one?
A Christmas lantern?
So
We went through all of that
just so you could put up a lantern?
Yup.
First of all, I didn't ask you
to come with me. Secondly,
the last time I was late going home,
my stubborn mom,
she insisted on hanging the Star herself.
She fell and had an accident.
That's why I need to get home right away.
I'm sure she'll be so happy when you
come home.
Especially with the gift
you're bringing her.
I hope so.
Sir?
Are you Mr. Gino?
That's me, ma'am.
I'm Paula, from Capital Investment.
Capital?
You're the scammer who took my money!
No, no!
I'm here because I have good news for you.
You ran off with my savings!
Carlo!
Call the cops.
Go to the cops.
Please don't.
Before you call anyone,
please listen to me first.
Just like I promised you before
you're getting your investment back. Look.
The market is a bit volatile
because of the shutdown
so I decided to cash it out so you
wouldn't lose your money.
So you're getting your money back.
How can I be sure this isn't another scam?
Sometimes, sir
unexpected opportunities come our way.
Ones that nudge us
towards the right direction.
You know,
if you hadn't run off with my money.
I wouldn't need to work at this place.
I could've bought this store.
Even Mr. Kim was caught up in your scam.
That's why, sir.
Now you can do that, Mr. Gino.
This is hard cash.
Do you really think
you'll get scammed with this?
That must be dirty money.
Syndicates might come looking for it.
No, sir.
This is not dirty money.
Not from a syndicate, contractors,
politicians,
all of the above.
This is clean, I promise.
Promise.
Mr. Gino, it's almost Christmas.
Don't you want to give your daughter
a nice gift?
Do I need to sign anything?
No, sir.
It's your money anyway.
Thank you so much, Mr. Gino.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
Carlo, call Mr. Kim.
Goddamn.
What do you want?
He says you're not allowed to sleep there.
What are you even doing there?
We missed the last ship.
Where are you heading?
To Sabah.
Then to the Philippines.
Why don't you ride with us?
Any amount will do.
Our route passes through Cebu.
You can get off there.
Just don't get caught by the captain.
Really, sir?
Hassan. Just call me Hassan.
Okay, that works.
Let's go.
Wait, why did they leave us alone?
What did you tell them?
I've got you.
Got us? Why?
What are you?
A Filipino.
What are you waiting for?
Get going.
Right, we're coming. Let's go!
Wait. You're too trusting.
What if he's lying to us?
Stop overthinking it.
It's not like we have any other choice.
If you don't want to go, that's your call.
But I'll be home for Noche Buena.
It's my first time on a ship.
What?
Quick! They might throw us
in the sea.
Is that my old car?
Are you serious?
Whose car is this?
Phil saw it for sale, and I thought
it would make a nice Christmas gift.
No way.
- No way!
- Yes.
This is really it.
This is my dad's old car.
Your dad's old car that became your car.
Let's take it on a test drive.
- Anywhere you want.
- Anywhere?
Anywhere!
Let's go.
There's one place I want to go with you.
Hi, ma'am.
- Good morning, ma'am.
- Good morning.
I haven't told you this because.
I know you don't want to talk about it.
But I try to visit every time
I come to our BnB.
Go on.
Put it there.
Daddy's still a bit shy.
He's not used to this.
Hi, baby.
I'm sorry.
Daddy's only able to visit today.
But
Mommy never forgot you.
Daddy's here now, baby.
And I'm sorry if
If you think that I've forgotten you.
I know you're getting tired of talking
to me.
So now, there are two of us visiting you.
Hopefully.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for making you come here alone.
I'm sorry I became distant
after we lost Angel.
We have our own ways of coping.
But it would've been better
if you were here with me.
This is it.
Jasper!
- Excuse me.
- Yes, ma'am.
Sir, do you know him?
I know this one, Charlie.
This other one, I think he's a singer
here.
I think his name is Justin?
Jasper.
Jasper, right.
Where can I find him?
Enough with the gambling.
Don't throw away your money.
I'm keeping all the money
away from him.
I'm Onyx Villacorte, ma'am.
That's my name.
Please help me contact my older brother.
You can find him there.
Father Dante Villacorte.
He's at that parish, ma'am.
Please help me because I don't know
anyone here.
I couldn't reach anyone.
We'll help you.
Really, ma'am?
Take care, ma'am.
You're really going all the way to Manila
just to look for that Dante?
This church is in Manila?
Yeah, he's from Manila.
It's not like you can just
message him online.
Poor guy.
Ma, that bastard is in jail for murder.
Let's not get involved in that.
Junior might get dragged into it.
All right.
Eat something.
Thank you.
Mr. Hassan,
how long have you been working here?
Almost 15 years.
That's a long time!
Why don't you just retire?
I can't leave this place.
I owe the captain a lot of money.
No one's waiting for you
in the Philippines?
No one.
I have two kids, but
Maybe they think I'm already dead.
Who came first?
Auntie Peks or you?
Me.
You're so old!
This kid, I swear.
Who came first?
Jesus or you?
Of course, Jesus!
Who's that?
That's Auntie Shasha,
and that one's Auntie Jetjet.
Where are they?
They live far away.
In Heaven?
No! This kid.
Sit here.
Do you miss them?
They're the ones who miss me.
It says here
Shasha, Jetjet.
Shasha, Jetjet.
Wait, I'll get some more pictures, okay?
I'll show you more.
- Stay there.
- Okay.
Don't move.
It feels like we're in a church
with how long her litanies get!
She won't stop yapping.
She's cranky every single day.
That's why the whole neighborhood
calls her.
Cranky Cory!
Hey, don't talk like that here.
Someone might hear you.
Throw that away, all those snacks.
But we just made them.
I don't care!
Just throw them in the trash right now.
And these people
Leave!
All of you!
Get out!
Give me that!
Kick this trash out!
Kick them out!
Relax! What happened?
Relax?
Get out of my house! All of you!
Relax!
- Get out, you piece of trash!
- Enough!
Relax!
Relax?
You!
I heard you!
I heard you whispering with them!
Get out of here too!
Get out now!
And don't ever come back here!
Don't ever come back
to the mansion of Cranky Cory!
Lola Cory
Gone.
What is this gimmick?
This?
It's my signature.
A symbol I put on all my works.
Here, look.
Signature, huh?
Hey, check this out.
Wow, that's new.
Such an artist.
Jasper?
Is Jasper here?
Nope. Went off to see his chick.
Is that so?
I don't know when he's coming back.
He said his chick lives in Batangas.
Wait, that's you, right?
Cheska?
Cheska?
Jasper?
Hi!
Is this real?
Is Cheska here?
Aren't you with her?
Take care.
All right.
Sir, is this yours?
Yeah.
Where did you get it?
Where did you get this?
Oh, this one?
That's 2,500 php. Imported.
This lantern is imported?
Yeah, that's a steal!
Get off!
You're just gonna jack up the price.
Where is this from?
This is a project of prisoners.
They do this every Christmas season.
Prisoners?
No more plot twists!
Is it cold?
It's hot, it feels nice!
Careful.
Get in.
- It's nice, isn't it?
- Yeah!
I don't want to waste this moment.
I really don't.
'Cause we don't know
when things will go back to normal.
Actually, same.
I want to savor this exact moment.
If only I could slow everything down.
Kate?
I want to say thank you
for your patience with me.
Thank you for not giving up.
Honestly, before
My head was just all work, stats, data.
But now
I can see the future again.
Future which is?
Future like
As
a family.
Kate?
A family?
You mean you want to have another baby?
Kate, wait.
Kate, I know it's not that simple.
But I just remember how happy we were
when we were planning for Angel.
That was the happiest we've ever been,
remember?
I want us to be like that again.
Kate?
Well you're right.
That probably was our happiest time.
But, Wes, what I went through was hell.
I know you will never understand.
Sorry, I don't want
to go through that again.
Kate.
I'm sorry.
This was supposed to be a chill night.
Wes, I think it's time.
What?
I think it's time.
The subject of your email.
Email?
What are you talking about?
I didn't even know that got sent.
That was the night the Internet went out.
I had no idea it got sent.
You asked me if I received it, remember?
To be honest
I was scared to talk about it, so I lied.
So this whole time?
This whole time
I've been trying to change your mind.
Wes,
I don't want us to break up
without facing our issues.
So why didn't you just talk to me
about this?
Why the manipulation?
I didn't want to be rejected twice!
Kate, you tricked me.
You gave up on us.
So what hurts more?
For what it's worth,
I wish I never sent that email.
Kate, you changed my mind.
I don't know.
Maybe
When we wake up tomorrow
we'll know for sure.
But for now,
we're somewhere in between.
This is mine!
Come back here!
Stop it!
You don't know basketball!
Cut the crap!
Give me that!
Who's there?
Where is it?
Hey!
Derrick!
Hey!
I lost it!
What's going on?
He took my flash drive!
Give it back!
Gigi! Hurry!
Hey, what's happening?
- Stop it!
- Where's my flash drive?
Are you looking for this?
Did he ask you to pay?
No.
No.
Good. Because you pay me.
This is my ship.
If you don't like it,
we can let you off at the port right now.
We have cash. Check my luggage.
That's mine too.
- Check the bag.
- See. Is it there?
- There you go.
- Give it to me.
Okay? You can let them go.
Mr. Hassan!
Sorry, can you let him go, also?
Are you giving me an order?
No.
- You have so many men, you don't need him.
- No.
This isn't nearly enough
of what he owes me.
How much?
Why do you care?
I want to know if my necklace is enough.
Show me.
Help me.
Are you really sure about this?
This is expensive.
Beautiful.
You sure it's not fake, Captain?
You know what,
your mother would've loved this.
This is the real deal, boys!
Of course. Take it.
Or leave it.
All right.
We have a deal.
- Okay, yeah. Good.
- Okay.
- Come on.
- Mr. Hassan.
Pickleball!
Wait! Cut, cut, cut!
I've told you many times to remove
these posters!
These are trash!
What are you doing to your room?
Didn't I tell you you can't have these
posters?
Remove them!
- No, no, no!
- What "no"?
I don't want to see those ever!
Concentrate! Go!
Concentrate so we can start shooting!
We need this for our content!
Do you even know how to play basketball?
Get closer to the hoop
so you can shoot it.
- Can't we do this tomorrow?
- No! Just do it, go!
You almost got it. Move closer.
It's good.
Good job with the edit.
I like it.
I like it.
It's very intense.
It's very deep.
Hon.
I just need some air.
You can leave now, Eve. It's okay.
Mom, I made you a sandwich.
Derrick, are you scared of me?
Sometimes.
The truth?
All the time.
I'm always scared of disappointing you.
Derrick.
You've never disappointed me.
I'm the one who disappointed you.
All of you.
Especially to the people out there.
I know you're all listening.
How are you feeling, hon?
Like shit.
Mom, I'm sorry.
No, no.
I'm the one who should apologize to you.
Because I didn't realize
I was slowly suffocating you.
You know, I just wanted so badly
to keep us all together.
And the channel was the only way
I knew how.
I just wanted to show the people
that we're perfect together.
But I didn't realize we can only have that
if we're being real,
and if we accept each other.
Mom, it's not just your fault.
I know I make it hard for us to connect.
Maybe you think I'm all grown up.
That I don't need you anymore.
But I will always need you.
You and Dad.
Always.
You too, twin.
Love you guys.
I love you too.
I really don't understand
why you did that.
Why Why did you pay for my freedom?
I'm not expecting anything in return.
You don't even know me that well.
You're Mr. Hassan, a Filipino.
That's all you knew about us too
when you let us board your ship.
Aren't you joining the party?
Your friends are looking for you
at the party.
I'm fine here.
Dina's asked me to get Lana, too.
They're going caroling.
Bye, Grandma. Merry Christmas.
Bye, Lana.
Make sure they pay you good, okay?
Yes, Grandma.
Let's go.
I was in high school then.
My dad was driving me to school.
We got hit.
My legs got injured.
My dad didn't make it.
Sorry.
What about you?
I think IT is not for me.
Is that true?
I get it.
It was easy for me
to get into a higher position
because people like me.
Up to a point.
You're lucky, Bennie.
You found where you belong.
I don't really have many options, right?
Not like you.
There are times
when we can't help but feel lost.
About the paths we choose.
The decisions we make.
The problems we are facing.
These are the moments
when we feel like we're weak.
Cheska!
You're back.
But even the Three Wise Men weren't
exempt from this.
Merry Christmas!
This is it,
I've given out all my presents.
Even them, they struggled.
They got tired.
Hey! Don't take that off!
But they refused to give up.
Why are we on the SLEX?
Surprise!
Surprise!
Jordan?
- No, no, no, no!
- Yes.
- Stop the car!
- No!
You kidnapped me
just so we could all go there
for Christmas?
When she's at her peak nosiness,
fussing over every little detail?
Then go fuss over each other.
But in the end,
they made it to where they were
meant to be.
Hi.
I have something to give you.
What is it?
My gift.
Sulking on Christmas eve?
It's family time, so I won't bother you.
You're family to us, too. Come on!
There.
Dante? Jasper?
Jasper!
Bro, what have you done? Huh?
What did you do?
Nothing, bro.
I did nothing, I promise.
Well then, who am I supposed to beat up?
With prayers.
You're right.
She's a gift.
Whatever happens, you have her.
Merry Christmas.
This is my Mom's favorite.
- Your mom?
- Yeah!
She's beautiful, isn't she?
- Do we look alike?
- You do!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Hey! Hey, hey!
You can't park there!
Go find another parking space!
Mama Cory, I always park here!
It's Jordan!
Jordan!
Hi, Grandma!
Hi, Grandma.
Where's Bridget?
Jetjet.
Merry Christmas, Mama.
It's not Christmas yet. That's later.
Have you eaten?
Not yet.
Actually, we're starving.
Too bad, I didn't prepare anything.
If you didn't prepare anything,
why did you even ask?
I just asked, I didn't offer.
Mama Cory, you know what?
Over at the park, something's going on.
Looks like there's food, celebration.
Maybe we can go eat there.
I don't know.
Let me think about it.
Hi.
You're Peks, right?
The one and only. Yes?
Hi. I'm a friend of Paulo.
Oh, my God, Paulo's here?
- Wait, my make up!
- Hold on.
He couldn't make it so he sent me instead.
He wanted me to give this to you.
Miss, where's Paulo?
What's wrong, is he okay?
Because he has so many illnesses.
Did he ask for money for dialysis
or something?
Yes
I mean, no, no. He's fine.
Just a bit busy.
He also wanted to say,
"Merry Christmas, Peks."
Merry Christmas, too, please tell him.
Sorry, what's your name again?
Paula.
Paula.
Paula.
Paulo's friend.
Is it true you're from Davao?
I didn't take a plane.
I just took a bus.
Are your medical emergencies even real?
That time you said you got bitten
by a monitor lizard?
They're still complete.
I told you a lot of things
that weren't true.
But I wanted to be honest with you
this time.
No.
I was completely in love with you,
and it turns out you weren't even real!
I regret it.
I'm trying to change
and to fix everything.
And also, Paulo was just an alias.
- So is Paula.
- I fell in love with an AI.
I was head over heels for an AI.
You pretended to be a guy
just to con people.
I'm sorry.
You can't fix everything with
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
I don't care who you are.
You're a scammer!
And if you want
to "be real" with yourself,
that's who you are.
You're a scammer!
Goddamn.
Look who finally showed up!
Picture!
She got a picture of me holding
a beer we don't endorse!
We might
Chill! It's okay.
Right.
No one cares anymore.
Repeat the sounding joy.
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
Joy to the world,
the Lord has come.
Ma, sorry if I didn't listen before.
I never said anything.
But actually, there was something
I wanted to say
Oh, here she comes.
Kids grow up,
and they all leave one by one.
Ma
Maybe that's just you.
I'm sure Eve will come visit me.
Lucky you.
Don't worry, Ma.
Jordan and I will visit you more often.
Our next award, Best Performance!
This award goes to
Galugad Children's Choir!
Congratulations!
Boo!
Thank you!
This is for our families.
Even with the shutdown
Look at that trophy.
It's so ugly.
They have a better looking trophy
at that bikini open at the other town.
The organizers here are so tacky.
- And for our final award
- What an ugly trophy.
The bar an gay MVP.
For helping and caring for everyone
during this Internet shutdown.
The Most Valuable Person Award goes to
The seora
Cory Florentino!
Thank you very, very much
for this beautiful trophy!
I will cherish this forever
and keep it in my cabinet.
And only bring it out when visitors come.
Merry Christmas to all of you!
Thank you so much!
Sir?
Sir, wake up.
It's Christmas.
Wake up.
Sleepyhead, you've been asleep forever.
Is this yours?
Yes.
I mean, no.
I got that from the server over there.
Where?
- Here?
- What are you doing?
A little lower.
On the other side.
That's it.
I want to leave a surprise
to whoever will be here after I leave.
You know, sir?
That's exactly where I found it before.
Amazing.
Sir Markus
Sir Markus?
Sir Markus!
Sir!
Is the Internet back?
The Internet is back!
The Internet is back!
The Internet is back!
The Internet is back!
Roblox!
Yay!
One, two, three.
There.
Beautiful.
Look, Mom, you're our comeback post.
Grandma.
This is your phone.
We made an account for you.
Since you already have an account,
you just scroll.
And you can see your friends' posts.
We will get the cell phone coordinates
and the CCTV footage from the day of
the said crime.
We will win, no matter what.
Aside from prayer,
we have another secret weapon.
Merry Christmas!
Within just three to six months,
they got back their investment.
And got more!
We're back in business, baby.
Let's come closer so we can see better
how beautiful the view is.
Hi!
Is this real?
Because of you,
my Christmas has been full of plot twists.
Hello!
Hello!
- Gigi!
- Papa!
- Papa!
- How have you been?
Perfect timing.
Why did you resign!
What's going to happen to us now, Pa?
I didn't resign.
Didn't you notice the sign outside?
Look.
Gigi? My name?
We own the store now.
Pa!
Trisha?
Madam!
You guys are all here!
You did it!
Auntie!
Jordan, great job!
Amazing!
Auntie, I'll get your luggage.
Why is it so light?
Are you all right?
Sorry, I don't have any presents.
Don't worry about that.
You're the most important present!
Let's go inside!
- Come on.
- Let's go now.
Be careful.
Thank you.
Do the honors!
It's beautiful!
It's so nice!
Why didn't we prepare anything?
- Mama's on a budget.
- I'm on a diet.
As time goes on,
humans will always learn and evolve,
no matter which ecosystem
they find themselves in.
Hey, Noah.
- Shut up.
- They continue
Noah, go to Angel's Lagoon.