Grandpa Is Dead

Grandpa is Dead
	Philippine theatrical release poster
Original title	Ded na si Lolo
Directed by	Soxy Topacio
Produced by	Tony Y. Reyes; Antonio P. Tuviera
Written by	Soxy Topacio
Starring	BJ Forbes
Music by	Noel Cabangon
Edited by	Danny Anonuevo
Production; company	APT Entertainment
Distributed by	APT Entertainment
Release date	6 May 2009;
Running time	90 minutes[1]
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Grandpa is Dead (Filipino:Ded na si Lolo) is a drama-comedy and satirical[1] Philippine film directed and written by Soxy Topacio.[2]

It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza.[3] It was not accepted as a nominee.

Synopsis

Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.[4]

Cast

BJ Forbes as Bobet
Manilyn Reynes as Charing
Gina Alajar as Mameng
Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores
Dick Israel as Isidro
Roderick Paulate as Joonee
Perla Bautista
Noel Cabangon
Perry Escano
Nor Domingo
Froilan Sales
Mosang
Dave Cervantes
Abno Bayagbag
John Joel Spongklong

Source:New York Times[5]

Production

The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.[4]

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References

"Ded na si Lolo - Overview". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
"Ded na si Lolo - Production credits". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
Lo, Ricky (23 September 2009). "Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
Medel, Fidel Antonio (13 January 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy". PEP.ph. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
"Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.

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[nytoverview-1] "Ded na si Lolo - Overview". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.

[nytprodcred-2] "Ded na si Lolo - Production credits". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.

[3] Lo, Ricky (23 September 2009). "Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 October 2015.

[pep-4] Medel, Fidel Antonio (13 January 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy". PEP.ph. Retrieved 9 October 2015.

[nytact-5] "Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.