''Grandpa Is Dead'' ( Filipino: ''Ded na si Lolo'') is a 2009 Filipino

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film directed and written by Soxy Topacio. It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the

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over '' Lola'' by Brilliante Mendoza. It was not accepted as a nominee.

Synopsis

Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning the death of their grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake, unresolved issues and family secrets resurface, challenging the family's resolve.

Cast

BJ Forbes Bernard Joecel Forbes (born March 27, 1998) is a Filipino actor. He first appeared on TV as a contestant in ''That's My Boy'' on ''Eat Bulaga!'', however he become a finalist and also he didn't win. Career After his stint on ''That's My Boy' ...

as Bobet *

Manilyn Reynes Manilyn Reynes (born Manilyn Villamor Reynes on April 27, 1972), professionally known as Manilyn Reynes, is a multi-awarded Filipina actress, singer and television presenter. She is regarded as a Philippine pop culture icon and dubbed as the St ...

as Charito "Charing" Hernandez *

Gina Alajar Regina Liguid Alatiit (born June 28, 1959), professionally known as Gina Alajar (), is a Filipino film and television actress and director. One of the most awarded actresses in Philippine cinema, she has won the Philippine movie grand slam, r ...

as Marieta "Mameng" Hernandez *

Elizabeth Oropesa Elizabeth Oropesa (born July 17, 1954), also known as La Oropesa, or "Boots" to friends is a Filipina actress. She was a Grand Slam Best Actress winner for ''Bulaklak Ng Maynila'' (1999). She was crowned as Miss Luzon of the Miss Republic of th ...

as Dolores "Dolly" Hernandez * Dick Israel as Isidro "Sidro" Hernandez *

Roderick Paulate Roderick Mendenilla Paulate (, born April 4, 1960) is a Filipino actor, TV host, comedian and former politician. Paulate had previously hosted TV shows like ''Vilma On 7'', ''Tonight With Dick & Carmi'', ''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'', and ''The ...

as Joonee "Junjun" Hernandez * Perla Bautista as Pilar Hernandez *

Rainier Castillo Rainier Joseph Diaz Castillo, better known simply as Rainier Castillo (born October 21, 1985), is a Filipino actor, singer, model, and dancer. His father lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is known for his "killer smile" and one-trick p ...

as Jimmy *Richard Quan as Kiko *

Mosang Maria Alilia Bagio (born April 21, 1972), better known as Mosang (), is a Filipino actress. She is widely known for portraying supporting roles, such as maids and vendors, in many films, including '' Ded na si Lolo'' (2009), '' T2'' (2009), an ...

as Kapitana *Froilan Sales as Dominador "Domeng" *Phil Noble * Diego Llorico *Rhen Escaño as Lucring "Lucy" *Karylle Quijano as Eves *Dave Cervantes *Arpee Bautista *Perry Escaño *Richard Jason Paje as RJ *Tony Cruz as Juanito "Juan" Hernandez *Rudy Meyer as Mr. Cruz *Manny Castañeda *Caesar Cosme * Pekto *

John Feir John Feir (born December 26, 1968) is a Filipino comedian and actor. He is notable for his appearances in television comedy programs such as '' Nuts Entertainment'' (2003) and '' Pepito Manaloto'' (2010–present). He also works as an exclusive ...

*Gene Padilla *Deborah Sun as Socorro "Cora" Hernandez *Gigette Reyes *Noel Cabangon *Jess Evardone as Gustin *Nor Domingo *Edel Templonuevo Sources: ''

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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.

References

External links

* 2009 films Philippine comedy-drama films Philippine black comedy films Philippine satirical films Films about death {{2000s-Philippines-film-stub