'The Kingdom' teases epic story of tradition, family, politics

Addie Cuadra

ABS-CBN News

MANILA– The upcoming film “The Kingdom,” has generated buzz ahead of its release with its star-studded cast gracing the media conference for the “State of the Kingdom Address” on Friday evening.  Featuring well-known and seasoned actors, Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual, Kristine Reyes, Sid Lucero, Sue Ramirez, Cedrick Juan, Nico Antonio, and Zion Cruz, the film promises to be one of the most anticipated entries for this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). At the heart of the movie is Sotto’s character, Lakan Makisig, who is torn between two conflicting worlds. The actor said his role revolves around a man struggling to balance the weight of tradition and heritage with the personal feelings that come from his heart.  “Ang lakan ay naiipit sa dalawang mundo. Mundo ng tradisyon, heritage, kultura at mundo nung pamilya, yung mga tunay na nararamdaman na galing sa kanyang puso,” Sotto shared, teasing audiences about the emotional depth of his character.  Directed by Michael Tuviera, he describes “The Kingdom” as a non-political film focusing on the theme of family. “Yung pinanggalingan po talaga ng konsepto actually we wanted to make a non-political film about politics,” he revealed. “That’s why yung pinaka theme o yung pinaka soul nung pelikula is still about family and ‘yun yung ano parang nabuhay na dun yung kwento yung nabuo na namin yung mga characters but at the end of the day, it’s still all about family.” The film explores how politics, tradition, and family intertwine, offering a unique narrative with heart and relevance.  The media conference also saw the unveiling of the film’s official trailer for the first time.  Piolo Pascual, who is part of the ensemble cast, shared his emotional reaction upon watching the trailer. “When I was watching there as a film fan, I always look for goosebumps. I always try to feel if this is right. But upon watching the trailer, kinilabutan ako the whole time,” Pascual expressed, praising the team’s hard work and dedication in bringing the story to life.  &#x27;The Kingdom&#x27; is set to hit theaters nationwide on December 25, 2024, as an official entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival. With its star power, compelling storyline, and promise of a heartfelt cinematic experience, the film is expected to be a major contender this holiday season.

The upcoming film “The Kingdom,” has generated buzz ahead of its release with its star-studded cast gracing the media conference for the “State of the Kingdom Address” on Friday evening.

The upcoming film “The Kingdom,” has generated buzz ahead of its release with its star-studded cast gracing the media conference for the “State of the Kingdom Address” on Friday evening.

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'The Kingdom' teases epic story of tradition, family, politics

'The Kingdom' teases epic story of tradition, family, politics

Addie Cuadra,

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Published Nov 30, 2024 09:10 PM PHT

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