Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin

Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin (Get Away from Me) is a series of satirical parody novel by Filipino writer Bob Ong, published in 2011 by Visprint Inc. The book, which was written in a screenplay form, is divided into three parts.

This article is about book series. For the 2016 film, see Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin (film). For the 2012 TV series, see Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin.
Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin
First edition
AuthorBob Ong
CountryPhilippines
Language
Genre
PublisherVisprint, Inc. (formerly Visual Print Enterprises Inc.)
Publication date
2011
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages186
ISBN971-0545-09-4
Preceded byAng mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan 
Followed bySi (book) 

In a recent interview with The Philippine Star, Ong explained that the book is "basically all about the ills of mass media that you wish would change. It’s mainly about, but not limited to, Pinoy movies. It’s the insanity and absurdity of our lives, our concept of entertainment, misplaced values, commercialism, and thoughtless existence as reflected through our abuse of art. It is laughable, but more deplorable".[1]

Synopsis

The book is divided into three "short films", each one pokes fun to a particular genre.

Bala Sa Bala, Kamao Sa Kamao, Satsat Sa Satsat

The first film in the trilogy centers around Diego, an action star who wants to take revenge against a group of bad guys, also known as "Bandidos" (bandits), after they killed his parents, his wife, Ashley, and everyone who attended their wedding, just a few moments right after they get married at the beginning of the film. As the story unfolds, Diego, being an action star, gets into misadventures and finds himself in trouble-after-trouble. Unfortunately, Divina Tuazon, a famous actress and Diego's new found leading lady, was kidnapped by the Bandidos. Finally, in an abandoned warehouse (a setting where most of Pinoy action films' final scenes takes place), Diego tries to save Divina from the evil hands of Bandido's merciless and heartless leader named "Bos".

The plot generally follows themes from classic Filipino action movies, as well as comedy films from early 1980s to 1990s. For example, Diego's sidekicks, Dodoy and Momoy uses slapstick from time to time, a type of comedy which was very popular in the country for the past decades.

Shake, Shaker, Shakest

A middle-class family was forced to enter and stay in a white haunted house for several days after being stranded in an unfamiliar place. The title is play on the Shake, Rattle & Roll film series and the plot is a ludicrous horror film.

Asawa ni Marie

A rags-to-riches story about Marie, a poor girl who has a confusing status in life and love. The plot is similar to Philippine dramas and soap operas, particularly Marimar.

Film adaptation

A film adaptation as a same title under Viva Films was released on January 13, 2016.[2]

gollark: In the UK you can choose from several ISPs using the same terrible VDSL/ADSL lines!
gollark: That probably comes under consent, unless you ask to be murdered?
gollark: Which everyone can easily do on their own, of course.
gollark: I'm saying this because if you happen to be annoyed at your provider charging more money for Netflix or something you may not be able to change to a better one.
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References
  1. "How the 'mysterious' Bob Ong got his penname". The Philippine Star. January 10, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  2. Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin Full Trailer. YouTube. Viva Ent. December 13, 2015.


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