My Love Will Make You Disappear stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino and is directed by Chad V. Vidanes from a screenplay by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio. This film tells the story of Sari (Kim Chiu), a young woman who believes she has been cursed since childhood and is doomed to be single all her life. A sweet introduction to the film shows Sari as a child and her story of fighting off the “monster” in her life – not necessarily under the bed, as we often hear of children claiming there are monsters in their room. It is not until later in the film that this comes back as part of the narrative, expanding on how defending herself from the “monster” impacted her all her life. The film is described as a romance/comedy, but the comedy is light and there are a couple of themes that are incorporated into her story, unfortunately experienced by too many women around the world. I think the screenwriters did an outstanding job of including this and its impact on a child, becoming a part of the trauma carried into adulthood.
Sari (Kim Chiu) believes she is cursed, as every man she falls in love with “disappears,” and she has resigned herself to being single. Jolo (Paulo Avelino) is the grandson of the owner of the housing community where Sari lives and has been estranged from them. He is in financial debt with the “gangster” type who will come to collect using violence as they deem necessary. Upon his grandmother’s passing, he inherits the property. His first thought is to sell and leave.
The residents don’t want to leave; thus, a conflict arises, and they vote for her to tackle the issues with Jojo, the landlord. However hesitant she is, she is not on board for the displacement of their community. Sari and Jolo learn more about each other and grow closer, yet Sari’s fear of the “curse” remains.
The onscreen chemistry between the two protagonists is great. Kim is excellent when she portrays the complete joy and the drama that follows her around to bring her spirits back down. It feels authentic when she is in fear every time there is a severe thunderstorm and the fear of letting go of her emotions to show Jojo how much she is attracted to him. Paulo Avelino has a good range of acting talent when he displays the challenged entrepreneur and then changes to allow him to understand himself and those around him better.
The film has a theatrical release in North America on March 28 (after the Philippines) and will be expanding to other countries thereafter.
Runtime: 104 Minutes
Source: Star Cinema