'a journey home'

When i was in Cebu, JP had free tickets to an indie movie, which he gave up for some strolling in the mall,and gave it to jan-jan and me instead. It starred Toni Gonzaga and some others (i don't remember the names). The movie was entitled ' a journey home' and was directed by Toni's long-time boyfriend Paul Soriano..

It was more of a 'spiritual' movie, since it showcased the "born again' religion very much. The story revolved around a family abandoned by the 'man of the house' for women and works abroad. Due to recession, the father came back to the Philippines with nothing, in solitary living, looking for jobs- that might consider his age- on the classified adds. Surprised, he knew someone on the obituary section-it was his abandoned wife.

The story then tells a sad, emotional, spiritual, reflective and forgiving journey of the 'man of the house' as he goes to the funeral facing his children with such guilt then finding himself living with his eldest child who hates him big time.

A story of a then 'sinful' father to a remorseful being as he discovers God's great love for Him, accepts it and finally returning to His creator peacefully.

The film was great, in a way..People were applauding as soon as the film was finished. Jan-jan even cried a lot.hahahah! but, i think the lesson it wanted to share was that...

"no matter how many million mistakes you have brought yourself into, God is still- and will always be-a forgiving Saviour. You just have to open your heart for Him."