One More Chance (2007 film)

College sweethearts Popoy and Basha work at the same construction firm but their relationship becomes strained after five years due to Popoy's controlling nature. Basha feels suffocated by Popoy's domineering behavior and decides to break up with him, resigning from the firm as well. Popoy struggles to move on despite the support of his friends, meeting Trisha, a bar singer, but eventually spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Basha seeks to rediscover herself and finds professional and creative freedom in a new job offered by another architect, Mark.

When Mark drives Basha to a dinner party as a friendly gesture after being absent for nearly three months, Popoy misunderstands their relationship and thinks they are a couple, leading to tension. Later, Popoy and Basha are in better places: Popoy is now with Trisha, and Basha is thriving in her career. Popoy's aunt, Edith, and her fiancé, Willie, return from the United States, wanting Popoy and Basha to fulfill their promise of building their dream house together. This forces Popoy and Basha to work closely, and while they remain civil, their proximity rekindles some feelings in both.

The circumstances surrounding their mutual friends push Popoy and Basha to face more pain and anger about their breakup. When Basha delivers the final design plans for Edith and Willie's house to Popoy's apartment, she apologizes for breaking his heart, and they end up spending the night together. At Mark's wedding, Basha expresses regret over hurting Popoy, and Mark reassures her that breaking up was the right decision, as couples sometimes need to grow independently. Meanwhile, Trisha realizes Popoy hasn't moved on from Basha. Popoy admits he still loves Basha despite being in a relationship with Trisha, leading to their breakup.

Popoy turns to his friends, Krizzy and Kenneth, who help him realize that his breakup with Basha was hard on both of them. They point out that Basha bravely faced the problems in their relationship. Popoy admits he never stopped loving Basha but wonders if love is enough. Later, Popoy and Basha meet at their old university, and Popoy shares that he is going to Qatar for a two-year work contract. He reveals that Trisha broke up with him, and Basha apologizes. Popoy admits he should be the one apologizing for not giving her what she needed. He decides to find himself and what he lost in his heartbreak. They part as friends.

Two years later, Basha is seen working at a construction site when Popoy approaches her and asks her out for coffee and dinner. Basha accepts.

• John Lloyd Cruz as Popoy
• Bea Alonzo as Basha

• Derek Ramsay as Mark
• Maja Salvador as Trisha
• Lauren Young as Bernice
• Dimples Romana as Krizzy
• Bea Saw as Anj
• James Blanco as Kenneth
• Janus del Prado as Chinno
• Ahron Villena as JP
• Nanette Inventor as Nanay Edith
• Al Tantay as Tito Willie
• Bodjie Pascua as Sir Bert
• Nikki Gil as Helen
• Melissa Mendez as Elvie
• Shamaine Buencamino as Rose
• Robert Woods as Francis
• Gee Canlas as Cathy