The Panti Sisters
2019 Filipino film
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The Panti Sisters is a 2019 Filipino comedy film directed by Jun Lana from a story and screenplay written by Ivan Andrew Payawal. Starring Paolo Ballesteros, Martin del Rosario and Christian Bables, the film revolves around the three gay sons challenge each other when their terminally-ill father offers them a share of inheritance if they will produce a grandchild for him before he dies.
- Carlo L. Katigbak
- Olivia M. Lamasan
- Joji Alonso
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| Directed by | Jun Lana |
| Written by | Ivan Andrew Payawal |
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| Cinematography | Theo Lozada |
| Edited by | Tara Illenberger |
| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
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| Distributed by | ABS-CBN Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱213 million |
Produced by Black Sheep Productions, ALV Films, The IdeaFirst Company, and Quantum Films and distributed by ABS-CBN Films, the film was theatrically released on September 13, 2019, as one of the entries for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019.[1]
Synopsis
A terminally-ill, wealthy father reveals to his homosexual sons of his impending death due to cancer and offers a ₱300 million inheritance to who among them can give him grandchildren.
Cast
Main cast
- Paolo Ballesteros as Gabriel Panti
- Martin del Rosario as Daniel Panti
- Christian Bables as Samuel Panti
Supporting cast
- John Arcilla as Don Emilio Montemayor Zobel Ayala y Panti
- Carmi Martin as Nora Panti
- Rosanna Roces as Vilma Panti
- Joross Gamboa as Zernan
- Roxanne Barcelo as Kat
- Cedrick Juan as Estong
- Via Antonio as Chiqui
Guest cast
- Ali Forbes
- Mark McMahon
- Addy Raj
- Luis Hontiveros
Release
The Panti Sisters had its theatrical release as part of the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Film festival which ran from September 13 to 19, 2019. However screening of the film ran beyond the duration film festival.[2]
Television release
Pay-per-view
The film premiered on Kapamilya Box Office from February 21-25, 2020.
Cable television
The film premiered on Cinema One on May 16, 2020 and on Kapamilya Channel on August 3, 2020.
Free-to-air
The film premiered on A2Z on May 13, 2021.
Accolades
| Year | Festival/Award Ceremony | Award | Recipient | Result | |
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| 2020 | 4th GEMS Hiyas ng Sining Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | [3] | |
Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||||
| 1st Village Pipol Choice Awards | Movie of the Year | The Panti Sisters | Nominated | [4] | |
Film Actor of the Year | Christian Bables | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino | Audience Choice | The Panti Sisters | Won | [5] |
Best Actor | Won | ||||
Best Production Design | Maolen Fadul | Won |
Sequel
On November 8, 2019, after the film being a success, it was announced that a sequel is now in the works.[6]