Glorious (2018) Movie Script

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Sometimes...
you think you got it together.
Sometimes, you're on
top of the world, thinking
that life is just at the palm of
your hands. The truth is, you don't.
And once you realize that, you will
find yourself... falling into pieces.
But you can pull
yourself together again.
Slowly but surely. Otherwise, you'd
have a hard time getting yourself back.
Here's my fare, mister.
And yes, you will
make that mistake...
And you will
move through life...
like an endless dream.
Every second you
devote to family...
Every waking moment...
all of it, joyless
and meaningless.
But through it all...
There will be that one person...
who will wake you
from your slumber.
Would you let him?
Did you enjoy
your birthday, Niko?
Actually...
it's not my birthday today.
What?!
Well...
Wait...
Are you even single?
Tell me the truth.
Of course. I'm 22,
and you're welcome.
Oh, my god!
- Wait!
- Keep it down, madam.
Manuel likes you, by the way.
Who's that?
Him.
You know what...
Oh, my god, I can't...
My youngest kid...
is one year older
than you. Oh, my god!
I'm old enough to
be your grandmother!
You're one hot grandma...
Let me guess how old you are.
35?
Like I said, I'm old enough
to be your grandmother.
Doesn't matter, you're
still one beautiful...
and sexy grandmother.
45?
Higher.
50?
You know what?
I don't care.
I like you.
And that's all that matters.
How about you?
Did you enjoy it?
I like you, too.
Niko!
Let me.
Alright.
You're as light as
a Kawasaki Ninja.
I can't imagine... seven
years without sex?
I guess...
I was just waiting
for the right man.
Looks like you
found him already.
Was it worth the wait?
You know what?
Honestly...
I feel safe with you.
And this...
I've always wanted this.
Because my husband
never made me feel this way.
He was cold...
He had no time for me.
He's always off for somewhere.
I thought I was the problem.
Honestly...
I've never felt this
good until now.
All I ever did...
was go along with
whatever he wanted.
That's just how it was.
That's funny, though.
You keep insisting we don't
text each other after this.
Can you really forget about me?
Wait, wait...
Niko, no...!
Stay here.
Just stay here.
I didn't do too badly, right?
- Mom?
- Oh, it's you.
Prayer meeting
ended later than usual?
Yeah.
I was supposed to wear that.
Can you lend me
a denim skirt, then?
- It's over there.
- Okay.
By the way, Ma.
The delivery guy called.
He says delivery will
be made later today?
Okay.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
- Thanks.
- Sure.
Damn it, Gloria.
I told you to buy a new lamp!
I can only come
home once a month.
Am I asking too much?
You really are useless
around the house.
I forgot, okay?
I'm sorry.
I forgot all about it because...
I got busy, and my
pottery wheel broke.
- Okay?
- Seriously?
Do you even remember anything?
I thought your
eyesight's gone bad.
Apparently, it's
something worse.
I wasted all that
money for that operation.
Hey.
You're the reason why
I got a tumor in the
first place, okay?
Imagine...
For nine years,
all I ever did was...
- Alright, that's enough.
- You had a kid with her!
Do you ever shut up?
I give you the money, so
I'm doing my part, okay?
The only reason you got your
dignity back is because of me.
The bank fired you,
and you deserve it.
Because you're useless,
and you can't do anything right.
Am I wrong for
trusting my client?
- What do you want me to do?!
- Nothing.
Because I expect
nothing from you.
Here.
Go to the mall.
And buy a new lamp.
On second thought.
Just text me once you've
picked out something.
I'll pay for it
when I get there.
Because Mike is Mike.
It's all about the money.
Goodness.
He's never gonna change, is he?
If he had the hotness to
match his hot-hotheadedness,
then I probably wouldn't mind.
- Do you want to get him back?
- My god.
Not at all. I'm not
playing wife number two.
So did you miss him?
Huh?
No!
It was nothing
spectacular, believe me.
I thought he was
the first and the last.
He's my first, yes.
I hope he's not the last!
I mean, you know
- what happened, right?
- I know!
Well, you seem to have
come to terms with this.
Look...
I just don't want to be so...
Okay, wait...
You know I put so much
effort into being positive.
And it's not easy.
The thing is, I just
want to be happy...
And I just want to be healthy.
As for what happened
between him and his secretary?
I've already
forgiven him for that.
Then you're officially
back in the market!
You have to put
in the work, okay?
- Oh, god.
- Look, just go for it.
Biological clock's running out.
I know! Oh, my god!
- Oh, god...!
- So, anyway...
When was the last time...
you had sex?
Oh, my god. I don't
even remember.
But you know what?
It doesn't matter.
I'm perfectly fine without it.
- Remittance?
- Yes.
Account number, please.
Is it good to go? Thanks.
Mom?
Did you get the money?
Okay, good.
I'm not going back home
this weekend, by the way.
Right, his birthday's coming up.
Could you buy chocolate
croissants for him...
maybe six of them.
You'll get five.
Five hundred, yeah.
Of course, of course. You
have nothing to worry about.
Yay.
I won't take long.
Hurry up, okay?
You've got one hour, okay?
- Hey, you're here.
- Thanks, man.
Did Salazar notice?
No, you came back just in time.
Alright.
- Can you help me, mister?
- Go on, what is it?
- I'm looking for lamps.
- Just wait here, please.
- Hey?
- What?
You have a customer.
Wait.
He's our best salesman.
He will show you around.
- Thank you.
- I'm getting my share, okay?
Hello. May I know
what you're looking for?
- Light.
- Wow.
Is that so?
I need a...
lamp for a table.
- Okay.
- Do you...
have that long one?
You know, the one with...
A neck.
And a head on top.
Light, I mean.
How about this?
Niko's the best salesman
here. You can learn from him.
He's got this. Believe me.
He's sold five already.
As for me? Nada.
That's because
you're slacking off.
- Now get back to work.
- Yes, sir.
That one's nice.
Are you taking it?
Can I go back for it later?
Absolutely. I'll
take care of it.
Don't worry.
- Okay.
- Can I get your number?
Alright.
My husband will be
picking this up later.
If he has no
problem with this...
then he'll take it. Okay?
Got it.
- Thank you.
- No problem.
Food's here!
Oh, wow.
- What do you think?
- Just stay here, okay?
- I can't.
- But Sam cooked for us.
And Mom's birthday is
coming soon. Mine, too.
Someone's driving me to Manila.
I can't keep him waiting.
- Fine, how about...
- Okay.
Here. Go buy yourself
a T-shirt, okay?
Very funny, Dad.
You need to cover up a bit.
- Pa?
- Yeah?
- Can you give me money, too?
- What?
- Come on.
- Give me a break.
Your eldest son
deserves the best.
- Alright. Here.
- Thanks, Pa. Love you!
- Oh, brother.
- Just relax, Mike.
What's the rush?
- Well, you know me.
- Go eat first.
No, it's fine. Some other time.
- Gloria.
- Hm?
Here.
This should be
enough for everything.
Just take it.
You saw the lamp
your Mom picked out?
It's pretty ugly, isn't it?
You want to go
with me to Manila?
Mike...
- Come on, Dad.
- Okay, okay.
I have to go now.
- Take care.
- Thanks.
- Bye, Pa.
- Bye.
This is good!
Wait, is that my phone?
I think so.
- Who's this?
- How is it, Auntie?
- It's good.
- Hello?
Hello? It's me, Niko, the
hardware shop salesman.
Looks like your husband didn't
like the lamp you picked out.
He told me...
That, well...
You didn't have good taste.
Yeah, I know. He
told me already.
But you picked out a good one.
Why don't you drop
by the store again?
We'll pick a good one this time.
I'm sure we'll find something.
Okay, thanks.
Thanks. Bye.
Come on, let's eat!
- Jibs.
- Yeah?
What are you doing here?
- I drove her here. Again.
- Niko!
Hi, baby.
I missed you. Come here.
Issa.
I missed you so much.
You have no idea, babe.
- I missed you...
- Issa...
You have to go home.
I missed you. I
just want you back.
Issa.
Yes, babe?
You have to go home.
Alright, let's go back home.
Come on, babe.
Come on...
Help me out here.
- Watch her head.
- Yeah.
Oh, Issa.
I'll leave you to it, Jibs.
Make sure she gets home safely.
- Lea?
- Hm?
- Thank you.
- No problem.
- To you and Brenda.
- Don't mention it.
Thank you for
this. I appreciate it.
It's no big deal, okay?
I love you, Glory.
Cheers.
Cheers.
- You know what?
- What?
You're really lucky.
Because you managed
to hurdle all your problems.
Challenges, not problems.
Right.
It's amazing to see
you get right back up.
You bounced back like
it's nothing, it's amazing.
You've led a colorful
life, and you're so blessed.
Are you happy right now?
- Well...
- Hm?
I'm broke.
I'm totally broke.
I lost my husband.
I lost my career.
Everything...
Everything I've
worked hard for...
it's gone. I'm
left with nothing.
Because I've made
so many bad decisions.
Oh, come on, Glory.
Yes, you lost your job.
But at least you have
the life skills to make it.
And you're in good
health right now.
That's all that matters. Okay?
Besides, you
raised your kids well.
They love you so much.
And we do too, Brenda and I.
You will bounce back
completely, I know you can.
Glory.
I'm just really trying my best.
We know you are.
You know what, honestly...
The only thing I'm
wishing for right now...
is to have someone beside me.
We want the same
for you too, Glory.
- Right?
- Of course.
I want to have someone to
wake up with every morning.
Me too.
Cheers!
- HOW ARE YOU?
- NIKO
NIKO?
FROM THE HARDWARE
SHOP, REMEMBER?
I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN.
YOU WERE THE ONE WHO
HELPED ME OUT LAST TIME?
THE ONE AND ONLY.
I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER
WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE.
LET'S MEET. YOU WON'FORGET ME THIS TIME.
GOOD MORNING, GORGEOUS!
HAVE YOU HAD BREAKFAST YET?
HEY. NOT YET, AND MY HANDS
ARE ALL DIRTY RIGHT NOW.
YOU'RE INTO FARMING? MY
PARENTS ARE FARMERS, TOO.
NO, I DON'T DO FARMING.
BUT I MAKE AND SELL POTTERY.
YOU MAKE POTS?
SO YOU'RE AN ARTIST?
- SORT OF, YEAH.
- Who's that, Ma?
I'M NOT FAMILIAR
WITH ARTSY TYPES.
YOU MUST MAKE A LOT OF MONEY.
ACTUALLY, I'M OUOF A JOB RIGHT NOW.
YOU DON'T LOOK IT AT ALL.
YOU'RE REALLY PRETTY, TOO.
OH, ENOUGH WITH
THE FLATTERY ALREADY.
I GOT REALLY LUCKY
THAT DAY, YOU KNOW?
I SOLD TWO MORE AFTER YOU LEFT.
REALLY? THAT'S GREAT!
COME ON, LET'S MEET. MY TREAT.
WHAT'S YOUR
FAVORITE DINING SPOT?
VIZCO'S. THEIR SWEETS
ARE JUST PERFECT.
I HAVEN'T EATEN THERE.
MY BIRTHDAY'S COMING
UP, TOO. SO, VIZCO'S IT IS?
LET'S SEE.
- VIZCO'S IT IS.
- Yes!
She said yes!
Good on you, man!
Excuse me?
- Are you good, sir?
- Yeah.
Alright, I'll take care of it.
Congrats, man.
Here's my fare, mister.
Oh, it's you, sister Glory!
It's been a long time.
Have you heard? They'll
be holding prayer meetings
on Thursdays
starting next month.
Can you update me
on that, Sister Carol?
Where are you off to?
You look even lovelier now.
I'm meeting up with a
friend on Session Road.
Come again?
- I have to buy something.
- I see.
Alright, then.
Excuse me, mister. I'm
getting off here, please.
- I forgot something.
- I see.
- See you, then.
- Yeah.
- Bye, take care.
- You too, bye.
Glory.
It's me, Niko.
Hi!
- You remember me now?
- Huh?
Come on, our table's this way.
Here.
You look different.
Gotcha.
You said you don't
remember what I look like.
- No, I mean...
- So?
Why do I look different, then?
Well... You actually
look like Keanu Reeves.
Enjoy.
Wow.
This looks good.
Thank you.
Let's eat.
It's my first time here.
Me too.
You said this is your
favorite dining place?
I mean...
It's my first time to do this.
Same here.
I can't afford to
eat here, that's why.
Well, I'm only here
on special days.
And my birthday's
a special day, then?
Like you said. We're here, so...
Yeah.
Enough with the
flattery already.
I'm not into flattery, okay?
But I do practice
the 7 key steps to
successful selling.
Number one...
Smile and greet the customer.
Two, take order.
Three...
Suggest a big sale.
- Four.
- Four.
Educate the customer?
- How do you know that?
- Wait!
Five...
- Receive payment.
- And acknowledge...?
- Payment!
- Payment!
From what branch are you?
Oh, my god. That was a
long time ago. Let's see...
Skyworld.
I just graduated then.
How about you?
Here at Session Road.
But I didn't finish
the course, though.
So, do I make a good salesman?
Definitely.
You're really good at this.
I need to go to the restroom.
- Sorry.
- Yeah, no problem.
Have you seen
the cute guy earlier?
Yeah, he was so cute! I
should've given his order.
But the woman he's
with is way prettier.
- Yeah, but she's old.
- You're right.
- I'll serve him water later.
- Sure, sure!
Wait, I have to go.
Niko?
Can we...
go somewhere else?
Somewhere where
no one can see me.
Sure. Wait.
Miss?
One more for takeout,
please. And the bill, too.
Are you okay?
Why didn't you
put the helmet on?
- I get it!
- No, it's not that!
I'm just...
I'm just not used to
riding motorcycles.
Look...
Your hands are really cold!
You were driving too fast!
Come on.
Oh, sorry.
You smell good.
You really do.
It's good, right?
You eat like a pig.
I think we can finish this.
- Okay, okay. Niko?
- Hm?
- Niko.
- Hm?
Niko...
Niko.
Okay. Niko.
Hm?
We can't do this anymore, okay?
- Hm?
- Niko.
Are you on a diet?
If you are, then stop.
You don't need it at all.
I'm serious, okay? Niko...
- I'm ser...
- It's good, right?
- This is wrong, Niko. It's...
- Hm?
This is wrong, okay? Niko!
- Hm?
- Niko.
This is wrong.
- Okay.
- You're right.
Is this okay?
Niko!
I'm listening.
What?
When I have something
important to talk about,
I put on my best clothes.
That's what grandma taught me.
Well?
- Go on.
- Niko...
I'm a married woman.
I know.
But you don't love him.
Well, does he love you?
Do you like me?
You're beautiful.
I'm being serious, Niko!
Come on.
Niko?
We can't do this again.
Once I leave this place...
Don't text me ever again.
Okay?
Can I be serious for a minute?
I don't like where
this is going.
I want to be with you, Glory.
Is that okay with you?
Well?
I'm scared.
I thought it's settled?
Look...
He can beat you up, okay?
It's okay.
Because I can take him on.
You're a married woman, Glory.
This just sounds like trouble.
I've already thought
about that to begin with.
I told myself...
after that night, it's over.
That was just one time and...
But he was so persistent.
He took good care of me, Lea.
He couldn't be any nicer.
He's a great guy.
You're seriously gushing
over this short-term fling?
Over a guy who's half our age?
You might as well hook
up with my son, Bryan.
Lea! Come on!
I would never do that!
Bryan's my godson.
My point exactly!
So why hook up with a
guy as old as your godson?
You're not playing
auntie to him too, are you?
What if you get pregnant?
Oh, my god...
I'm too old to get pregnant!
That's my point.
You're too old for him.
I told you to get back
into the dating pool,
but not with a
guy half your age!
- I'm not dating guys my age.
- They're all married, anyway.
Okay?
Then date single guys your age!
Lea.
I'm not looking
for a relationship.
It just happened.
And I've never...
I've never felt this alive.
In my life.
If I didn't push myself, if
I never took the chance...
If he weren't persistent...
Then I wouldn't have known
what I have been missing.
He's not like guys his age.
He's completely different.
It's called sex drive, Glory.
Know what? I've been
really worried about you lately.
I even told Raffy -
I was that worried.
Anyway, I have to go.
Hands off Bryan, okay?
I'm telling you.
I have to go now.
Please let me know if
Joey's coming over tonight.
Hey!
Be responsible, okay?
No friends over, no
drinking while I'm out.
Because I let you do
that when I'm here, right?
- Yes, Mom.
- I hope we're clear on this.
- Yes, Mom.
- Okay, I really have to go.
Wait, where are you going?
Prayer meeting.
We booked Marina for a
mani-pedi session, right?
Can we just do that
tomorrow? Please?
But we have a group project
tomorrow. It's due soon.
Let's... let's just book
another appointment.
Anyway, I really have to go now.
- Bye.
- Bye, Mom.
Lock the doors, okay?
Yes, Ma.
Hello?
I'm really sorry, babe.
You know what
Mom's like. She's...
- What?! You're here!
- You said you missed me.
Babe...
- Mom didn't see you, right?
- What? No one's there.
Babe...
Hello?
Hello, is your Mom
there? It's me, Auntie Carol.
Can I talk to her?
She's not here. She left early.
She said she was going...
To a prayer meeting.
Prayer meeting?
That's odd. We're not
holding one until next month.
We haven't been active
in six months, right?
Anyway, I just wanted to
ask if she's coming with me
to the wake of a friend.
Just tell her I called, okay?
- Hey!
- Hey!
I missed you, G-Girl.
You smell good.
Of course. Because
I was expecting you.
Let me.
Thank you.
Oh, fried chicken!
- Let's eat?
- Okay.
I shredded the
chicken just for you.
Wow!
You really did this for me?
This is too much. We're
not eating fish, okay?
But thank you! That's
really sweet of you!
Eat up.
Grandma taught me...
to take good care
of the people I love.
You know...
Everyone's talking about us.
Who? The neighbors?
Why does it matter?
I don't care about
them, or what they think.
But I can't help it,
you know? I mean...
I'm a private person, you know?
And I only trust very
few people with my life.
Is there something to
be embarrassed about?
Not this again.
You know what
they think about us!
People only have
three things in mind
regarding this kind
of relationship, okay?
They think it's all about
money, a good lay,
or a guy needing
a mother figure.
They're wrong.
First of all...
It's about connection.
And it doesn't hurt that
you're hot for your age.
You're pulling my leg!
Just eat.
See? You do this all the time!
Did I just ruin your
dramatic moment?
I know you've got it bad for me.
That's why you're doing this.
- Good one!
- I know you do!
You've got a witty
comeback this time!
And that's why I love you.
Nice one!
Nice one!
Is that it?
Well?
Lame.
- Super lame.
- Am I?
Lame, huh?
Can I?
- G?
- Hm.
Promise me, okay?
That this'll be the last
time you're bringing this up.
Look, if we were the same age...
If we can't get along...
we'd still break up anyway.
Just ignore them. What
they think doesn't matter.
We have each other.
That's all that matters.
You want to live together?
Wait.
I'm giving you this.
I don't have much.
But I made more
than usual last time.
Boss is pretty
happy with my work.
This money is proof
of all of my hard work.
By the way...
I just talked to the caretaker.
He's moving overseas.
And he's leaving
this place to me.
We now have a place of our own.
We don't have to worry
about rent anymore.
G...
I love you.
I will always be yours.
And this place?
This is yours, too.
This place is proof...
Of just how much you mean to me.
Of just how much I love you.
I love you, too.
I have to talk to my kids.
- Mom?!
- Why are you...?
- Who is he? Why is he here?
- What's wrong?
- Mom's here.
- Oh, shoot!
- Mom, please...
- Mia!
- Ma...!
- What's the meaning of this?!
- Ma...
- Mia!
I'm sorry.
Get out. Get out!
Now you go back to your
room and get dressed!
I will have a word with you!
Now, Mia!
I'm really sorry, Mom.
What happened, Mia?
Who was that guy?
Well?
My boyfriend.
He's your boyfriend?!
Since when?! Why do I
know nothing about this?!
Do you even know
what you're doing?
What if you get pregnant, Mia?!
Is he willing to
take responsibility?!
Answer me, Mia!
Mom...
We love each other.
That's all that matters.
He was the only
one who stood by me
when I had a hard time
completing my thesis.
Giro was the only one
who gave me strength
when I felt like giving up!
My god, Mia.
All you had to
do was talk to me.
How? Who would
even listen to me?
Sam's busy with his band!
And you?
You're always away
at prayer meetings.
Shoot.
Sorry.
Sh...
I'm sorry.
I wasn't there for you,
and I'm really sorry.
I just missed you so much, Mom.
I really missed this, Mom.
Thanks for cooking tonight.
I'm in a relationship.
And we're thinking
of moving in together.
I knew it.
- So much for prayer meetings.
- Mia.
Don't talk to Mom like that.
But it's true.
- Auntie Carol called earlier.
- And?
She told me prayer meetings
have been on hold
for six months already.
Mom.
Can't you and Dad
patch things up?
Mia, please.
You know about everything
he put me through.
He has a family now.
I didn't tell you right away...
Because I didn't think
I'd fall for someone again.
- Are you with a woman?
- What?!
No!
I'm with a man.
Who's much younger than me.
But he takes good care of me.
A younger man.
It's alright.
Mom. I get it.
My friend, Ryan...
The thing is...
I have friends who
go for older women.
It happens.
How young is young, though?
He's one year younger than Mia.
You love him?
Yes.
He's a good man.
Niko...
Niko's a great guy.
Excuse me.
Mom.
I'm for it, okay?
We can't choose
the people we love.
I just want you to be happy.
Does he have a job?
- Yes.
- Would he want to live here?
I mean, I could go
jamming with him.
You don't have
to move out, okay?
We...
We can't live here.
- It's better that way.
- Okay.
You know your
dad won't like this.
But you know what?
I promise...
I will be here on
weekends for you and Mia.
I promise you that.
Please don't worry.
I got your back, Mom.
I love you, Mom.
- G.
- What?
- You're doing it wrong.
- What?
Then show me.
So who taught you that?
Let me guess. Grandma?
I'm getting these
out of the way.
Niko!
Here we go. Alright.
You're doing it wrong.
This is how grandma
taught me to make it.
You need to secure
the ends tightly, okay?
See? There you go.
- Let me see.
- That's how you do it.
- Are you okay?
- Yeah.
Hello, Mia.
Your Mom told me
that this is your favorite.
Here.
It's not poison, I swear.
Alright, alright.
- I hope you like it.
- It's pretty tender.
- It's good.
- Really?
Niko, come on.
Glory, this is
Nelson. My boyfriend.
Nice to meet you, Nelson.
I'm Glory.
- Nice to meet you too.
- Go join them.
Go on.
I feel so young!
I learned from
the best, of course!
Thanks, Glory.
You know what? I do
Kegel exercises every day.
Can we have two, please?
- Quiet.
- I have an announcement.
Niko has been
promoted to supervisor.
- You can go back next week.
- Thank you.
You're the only granny who
can scrub my back like this.
You stop that!
You better, or else!
I'm falling!
How long have you been there?
Oh, my god!
Niko!
- You look hot.
- You're pretty hot, too.
Come here.
You're all sweaty.
But you still smell good.
- What's your secret?
- I won't tell you.
And why not?
You smell good.
Stay there.
Oh, god!
This is my first time
doing this, okay?!
Whoa.
Yes!
You know what, G?
You're the best
girlfriend I ever had.
Well...
I do everything
you say, that's why.
- No you don't.
- Yes, I do.
And you can teach
an old dog new tricks.
Okay, that's mean!
I've been nothing
but nice to you!
- But...
- But?
You're the sweetest.
And...
The most beautiful...
And the nicest.
And you always smell great.
You lucky man.
Aren't you glad you met me?
Now...
That look on your face.
I love that about you.
That look you're
giving me right now?
That's how I know you
love me. I can feel it.
Why didn't you file
for an annulment?
It's expensive, and
Mike's not spending for it.
He says it's a waste of money.
I can help you with that.
Hm?
How much would that cost?
Like...
How many lamps...
How many mobile
phones or spare parts...
do I have to sell before I
can finally call you mine?
Do you want to get married?
Yes!
I want to marry you.
I love you so much, Niko.
More than you'll ever know.
But...
can we put our wedding
plans off for the meantime?
Only until we're both
financially stable already?
Niko...
Niko, look at me.
Niko.
Let's not rush into this.
I want to know if I can
sustain my business.
If business goes well for
the foreseeable future, then...
then we can finally
save up for that.
I'm not going anywhere, Niko.
Niko?
Sir?
I'm really sorry.
The owner's brother is
thinking of closing the store.
Don't worry, we still have
two months' worth of salaries.
I can recommend you to a friend.
He works at an
insurance company.
Well?
Personally, I think
you'd get the job.
Think about it, okay?
- Excuse me.
- Thanks, sir.
- Hey.
- Hey, G.
Long day at work?
Ma, it's a Sunday!
It's our day today!
- Come on, Ma!
- I'm sorry, Mia.
Niko's visiting his family,
and I'm coming with him.
I'll make it up to
you next week, okay?
Why can't you
spare a day for me?
He's with you six days a week!
Thank you.
But you didn't have to, really.
I'm only visiting
family, anyway.
You're supposed to
be with the kids today.
I know. I talked to Mia already.
You need me here.
I'm really sorry, G.
I guess our savings fund will
have to wait a little longer.
It's not your fault. Things
happen, you know?
You don't have to worry
about that right now, okay?
- I'm always here for you.
- I still have two months.
I'm sure I'll think
of something.
I know you will.
I believe in you.
Hey!
- How are you all doing?
- Pretty good.
Auntie?
- Niko!
- Hello.
- How have you been?
- Hello!
I missed you!
- This is Glory.
- Hi.
Where's grandma?
- She's downstairs.
- Alright, thanks.
How old is your aunt?
- 50, I think. Why?
- Oh, god...
I shouldn't have taken
her hand in greeting!
We're the same age!
It's fine, Glory. You look
so much younger, anyway.
Grandma!
- Niko!
- How are you?
You weren't here
for Bok's birthday.
I was too tired
from work, I'm sorry.
Wait, I'll introduce
you to my girlfriend.
Glory.
- Hello.
- G...
This my grandma.
She's the one who raised me.
Every single thing
you like about me?
It's all thanks to grandma.
Your father wants
to see you, Niko.
I'll be back in a bit, grandma.
What are you doing, grandma?
This?
I'm sorting threads.
So that by tomorrow,
I can start weaving.
Dear...
We don't have much.
The only wealth we have...
are the ties that bind us.
I hope...
you treasure family
as much as we do.
Grandma.
I'll be visiting Dad, okay?
They just got
back from the field.
He's a bit upset that
I went straight here.
Sure, go ahead.
- We'll be back in a bit.
- Alright.
- Come on, G.
- Have you had pinikpikan?
They slaughtered a chicken,
so we're having that right now.
I've had some in Baguio...
How long have you been together?
More than a couple
of months already.
Glory is special to me.
You'll get used
to here in no time.
It's really nice
here, very quiet.
Over here, the young
ones obey their elders.
You hear that, G? Over
here, we obey our elders.
But this one right here, oh!
Grandma always scolds him
because he drinks too much.
- No, I don't.
- Yes, you do.
Excuse me.
Hey...
How are you
liking it here so far?
It's nice here.
I need to tell you something.
What?
- G?
- Hm?
No PDA allowed here, okay?
Why?
Well, it's not exactly
forbidden, but...
they don't
approve of it, either.
Why?
Why, why, why...
We'll talk about it later.
Excuse me.
You drank too much.
Try some pinikpikan.
- My husband made that.
- It's good.
Have some etag, too.
That's our local delicacy.
How did your husband court you?
He didn't.
It was love at first sight.
How about you? Have
you experienced that?
It's time you do!
Your husband's a great cook.
No wonder you fell for him.
Yes, he is. He's a
skilled farmer, too.
More importantly,
you can count on him with
household chores. And...
If you ask me,
I think it's better
to have a family...
with someone from our community.
But if that's not possible,
then just make sure
you raise your family well.
And make sure you
live up to our traditions.
Now, dear...
I hope you can give
me plenty of grandkids.
Will you?
I don't think you're that
much older than Niko.
You should start planning now!
I can't wait to have
grandchildren, too.
How many grandkids
do you want, Mom?
- Four!
- Excuse me.
- More?
- No, thank you.
Excuse me, sorry.
She's overwhelmed.
You're sleeping in this room.
Are you mad at me, G?
Did I do something wrong?
I was up all night
chasing mosquitoes away.
I was knocking on the
window. Why didn...
I didn't want to.
I know you were
throwing hints at me.
But not in public, Niko.
Especially not in
front of your family.
No one would know.
I would.
I'm a mother too, okay?
Okay, sorry.
It won't happen again.
Niko.
Niko.
I'm getting off here.
Shoot...
Glory.
Oh, my...!
God...
- You scared me!
- That's enough.
Why are you here?
What do you think?
I know we had a
misunderstanding, okay?
But you shouldn't have left me!
I said I was sorry, okay?
I waited for you at home!
If you leave, make
sure you come back!
That's what grandma taught me!
You forgot about
that, obviously.
I was worried sick about you, G!
I couldn't even sleep!
So I went here.
Why did you I...
Because I can't face
you right now, Niko!
We can make love all we want,
but that will not
change the fact
that I can't have a child!
We can't have a child.
Do you understand?
I'm fine with that.
I knew that from the
moment we got together.
Glory...
I will always love you.
Child or no child.
Come home, please...
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry...
How about we adopt a kid, G?
My uncle was infertile, so
he and his wife adopted a kid.
It turned out well
for them in the end.
We'll see.
How about we adopt a
boy? A little Niko, if you will.
Let's call him Baldemor.
Baldemor? That's pretty unusual.
Right?
It's the name of
one of our ancestors.
I see. Okay,
let's call him that.
Mom!
Mom!
Hey, bro. Sorry about
this. Is Mom up yet?
- Hey.
- Mom.
- What?
- I just got a text.
Mia eloped with her boyfriend.
What?!
Give me your phone.
She's not picking up...
I'll take responsibility
for our kid.
My uncle told my Mom
about this, actually.
He told me Mom's coming back
home in time for the wedding.
We're planning to get
married in three months.
A simple wedding would be fine.
Mia.
What now?
Giro and I have
talked about this.
We're thinking of...
living together at his
place in the meantime.
By the way, what did Dad say?
He'll be back by
the end of the month.
He will talk to you then.
I'll get our stuff
ready. Excuse me.
Go on.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Are you Mia's brother?
No, sir.
- I'll go help Mia.
- Alright.
Do you love him?
Of course I do, Mom.
I can't imagine
life without him.
You're old enough now, Mia.
This time...
you'll be the one making
your own decisions.
But can I just
ask for one thing?
Can you wait until
your father comes back?
Can you please
talk to him first?
Yes, Mom.
I'll tell Giro.
Things happened so fast.
You're getting married
in three months.
And a few months after that...
you'll be a mother.
It's just so soon, Mia.
I wish you took your time.
But no matter what happens...
I will always be
here for you, Mia.
I'm your mother.
And I love you very
much. Remember that.
- Hey there, handsome.
- Hey.
How was the wedding?
It was so romantic.
Even with the simple ceremony.
I was in tears, I've
never felt so old.
You'll be a grandma
soon, that's why.
Niko!
Come here, my beautiful grandma.
- Oh, my god.
- Man, you're heavy.
What are you thinking now?
Oh! I needed that.
That feels good.
Mike was there, right?
Yeah.
We sat next to each other.
We were pretty civil.
He didn't nag me or anything.
For as long as Mike is around,
I can never be
truly part of your life.
Can we go back to my hometown?
What?
Mia just got married.
Joey has a girlfriend.
Sam's married, too.
Maybe life would be
better for us back home.
At least...
until I find a new job.
What is this all
about now, Niko?
I feel that I can be a
better husband back home.
Living here is expensive.
But my business is doing well.
I just got a lot of pre-orders
from my pottery shop...
See? This is what I mean.
You've shouldered
everything for this month.
I'm not okay with that, G.
Not at all.
Niko...
I've made my decision.
Are you coming with me?
Do you just go along
with everything Niko says?
You're a married man.
Can you imagine life
without your wife by our side?
It's a small community,
but it's nice out here.
What's that?
Oh, wow.
Over here, everyone is family.
We're all involved
in each other's lives.
You can't hide anything here.
Like they say, my
business is your business.
Here's your order.
And everyone is always
ready to lend a helping hand.
Auntie!
- Coffee?
- Thank you.
Then again...
everyone has an
opinion about you.
Come on.
Now, that shouldn't stop
you from living your life.
- I'll go get coffee.
- Alright.
Thanks.
Niko's been drinking all day.
Sorry about last night, G.
You drink a lot, Niko.
And I don't like it.
You're binging, at that.
Did you think I
wouldn't know about it?
Obviously, you want
to get my attention.
But not in a good way.
Is something
wrong, Niko? Tell me.
Maybe it's because...
ever since we moved here,
all we ever did was work.
We hardly have time
for each other, Glory.
We're together every day,
but it's always about work.
Isn't that what you
wanted for the both of us?
I agreed to this, and here I am.
I adjusted for your sake.
- What's wrong, then?
- We were supposed to save up.
So that we can
finally be together.
How about you, G?
Are you still happy with me?
Niko!
Someone's here to visit Glory.
- Where is he?
- There.
- Niko, he asked me...
- Sam!
You know him?
He's Glory's son.
Your son was here earlier?
I didn't know you have a child.
I have three kids.
I hope you don't
mind me asking...
but how old are you?
Grandma.
- I don't think it...
- It's not that!
I welcomed you into our family.
Now, I will never
dictate Niko's happiness.
But for you to hide the
fact that you have a son?!
I wouldn't have known
until your son came here!
You should have
told me the truth!
Grandma...
I already told Mom and Dad.
Glory should've
told me this herself!
You chose to be here.
So you will give us
the same respect
that we give you.
Why did you hide this from me?
I love Niko...
And I don't want to lose him.
I know that...
others do not approve
of our relationship.
I'm just hoping that
we can prove to them...
just how much
we love each other.
It just happened.
I didn't choose to
love him, I just do.
But what he made me feel...
I've never felt that
about anyone else.
My husband used to beat me up.
He cheated on me. He
hid that fact for nine years.
Choosing to rebuild
our marriage...
was one of the worst
decisions I made in my life.
Back then, I thought...
I had nothing else to live for.
But when Niko
came into my life...
suddenly, I found
a reason to live.
I know that nothing in
this world will last forever.
Niko and I may
not end up together.
And I might not get
to grow old with him.
When I met him, I realized
I didn't want a life of regrets.
That's why I chose
him, to be with him.
I've never felt so
alive until I met him.
Am I wrong for
wanting to be happy?
Are you sure...
your husband won't
come after my grandson?
He won't. I'll make sure of it.
I raised Nikolas.
Even then,
I knew he'd grow up to
be a very bright young man.
Maybe...
that's why Nikolas chose you.
Maybe he admires you so much.
Even back then...
I've always wanted him...
to be a good father, a
bearer of our traditions.
I wanted him to
be with a woman...
who can give him a family.
I just have one thing
to ask of you, Glory.
If you truly love him...
then you will let him be
who he was meant to be!
You've lived a
long life already.
You already found
your place in this world.
You are a mother
yourself, Glory.
And your children need
you more than Nikolas does!
Glory!
G!
What happened?!
You left without a word.
Glory, please.
I felt dizzy, that's all.
You and grandma had a fight.
Let's go home, Niko.
Please...
Go home where?
- Back home, or back to Baguio?
- Anywhere but here!
Niko, please...
Anywhere but here...
Did they say anything?
You should've just ignored them!
I can't do that!
They will never change
their minds about us!
You have to be strong,
Glory. For the both of us.
Why we're leaving,
why it came to this...
I just don't want to explain
that to grandma anymore.
Glory...
Glory, look at me.
We cannot make people
change their minds about us!
Do you want us to
start all over again?
I'm sick of hearing about
what they think of us!
But at least I have family here!
You will never go against
your grandmother's wishes.
- I know that.
- Glory, please.
Grandma is the oldest
member of our clan.
And we should
keep tradition alive.
I'm worried about her, grandma.
She hasn't gotten back to
any of my calls and texts.
Niko...
She's a grown woman.
She can take care of herself.
Okay?
You have your whole
life ahead of you.
Those who leave...
must learn to find
their way back home.
If she truly loves you...
then she will come back.
Congratulations, you're
going to have a baby again.
Wow! Congratulations!
Come here!
You look so much alike!
Doesn't he?
140/90.
I recommend bed rest.
Hey! Sam is here!
Sam!
Merry Christmas!
Mom!
- Merry Christmas.
- Hello, Sam!
I missed you, bro!
Do a wacky pose!
That's for later!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
I have a gift for your baby!
Look at this!
Isn't it nice?!
You forgot the bag, Sam!
Where's... Oh, we
forgot to get your bread!
Come on, we have to get back.
Lito, can you
help him with that?
Be careful.
Where are the keys, babe?
Babe!
Okay, let's go.
Come on.
That's it!
Come here, little one!
Glory!
Glory!
Glory!
Glory!