Close To You
“Are you willing to lose the love for the friendship? Or are you willing to lose the friendship for love?”
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Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?
Cast
John Lloyd Cruz
as Nuel / Palits
Bea Alonzo
as Marian / Bru
Sam Milby
as Lance
Melanie Marquez
as Nanay
Boboy Garrovillo
as Tatay
Tetchie Agbayani
as Lance's Mother
Nova Villa
as Lola Dading
Joanne Quintas
as Cathy
Carine Cabebe
as Abby
Reyson Yap
as Raffy
Kakai Bautista
as Inday
Chris Cayzer
as Bandmate
Geoff Pascual
as Bandmate
Mark Lawrence Chua
as Bandmate
Glaiza de Castro
as Lance's Cousin
Dave Harvey Bencito
as Bandmate
Ashley Silverio
as Lance's Cousin
Rex Dimagiba
as Young Nuel
Jodell Stasic
as Young Lance
Anna Marie Gallo
as Young Marian
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About Close To You
“Are you willing to lose the love for the friendship? Or are you willing to lose the friendship for love?”
Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years? Running 110 minutes.
Close To You Cast and Characters
The cast features John Lloyd Cruz (as Nuel / Palits), Bea Alonzo (as Marian / Bru), Sam Milby (as Lance), Melanie Marquez (as Nanay), and Boboy Garrovillo (as Tatay). Their performances are a major reason Close To You has built such a passionate audience.
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Close To You flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and chemistry between leads that actually feels real. If you enjoy TL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Close To You?
Close To You runs for 110 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Close To You good? What's the rating?
Close To You holds a 5.9/10 rating based on 4 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Close To You?
The main cast includes John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, and Melanie Marquez, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Close To You available in TL?
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Close To You was released in 2006.
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What is Close To You about?
Close To You is a Drama/Romance film. Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?
When was Close To You released?
Close To You was released on February 15, 2006. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. The film was produced by Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions.
Who stars in Close To You?
Close To You stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby and Melanie Marquez. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Close To You available in HD?
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