Susmaryosep! Four Fathers

Susmaryosep! Four Fathers is a 2001 Philippine comedy film edited and directed by Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao. The film stars Bobby Andrews, Bojo Molina, Polo Ravales and Gerald Madrid in their title roles. It was one of the entries in the 2001 Metro Manila Film Festival.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Susmaryosep! Four Fathers
Directed byEdgardo "Boy" Vinarao
Screenplay byJun Lana
Produced byEric Cuatico
Starring
CinematographyJun Pereira
Edited byEdgardo "Boy" Vinarao
Music byTony Cortez
Production
company
Distributed byMaverick Films
Release date
  • December 25, 2001 (2001-12-25)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
Box office₱1,872,713[1]

Plot

The film revolves around the lives of four people. Ep (Bobby) is a community priest who has a son with his former girlfriend (Sherilyn). Mon (Bojo) is a priest who has a rebellious past. Jojo (Polo) is a seminarian whose journey to priesthood takes a turn when he meets a woman (Anne). Dondon (Garald) is a closeted gay who joins the seminary to prevent himself from coming out.[8]

Cast
  • Bobby Andrews as Fr. Ep
  • Bojo Molina as Fr. Mon
  • Polo Ravales as Fr. Jojo
  • Gerald Madrid as Fr. Dondon
  • Sherilyn Reyes as Carol
  • Anne Lorraine as Sta. Ma-an
  • Long Mejia as Fr. Eddie
  • Mel Kimura as Sta. Chuchay
  • Bryan Homecillo as Pikoy
  • Odette Khan as Aling Merly
  • Joey Padilla as Mang Gusting
  • Albert Zialcita as Fr. Superior
  • Rommel Bejar as Erica
  • Anna Gonzales as Manang Grace

Production

The film was first pitched by Boy Vinarao for Solar Films in June 2001, with Epy Quizon, Joel Torre, Gerard Madrid and Bojo Molina originally part of the cast. However, Solar backed out during the film's pre-production a couple of months later. Maverick Films was tapped to produce the film, with Bobby Andrews and Polo Ravales replacing Epy and Joel respectively.[9]

References
  1. "Bagong Buwan Tops Filmfest Box Office". Philippine Headline News Online. January 7, 2002. Archived from the original on September 1, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. "Pelikulang magri-react ang mga pari". The Philippine Star. November 19, 2001. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  3. Lo, Ricky (November 30, 2001). "Bobby & Gerald: Happy Papas". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  4. Lo, Ricky (December 10, 2001). "Dolphy and sons also Best Actress winners". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  5. "Parade ushers in Metro filmfest today". The Philippine Star. December 24, 2001. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  6. Red, Isah (December 24, 2001). "Holiday Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 18. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Google News.
  7. "No Offense Meant, Susmaryosep! Means Simply to Entertain". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 29, 2001. p. 19. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Google News.
  8. "Boy Vinarao's Take on Priesthood". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 18, 2001. p. 21. Retrieved May 28, 2023 – via Google News.
  9. "TV director, may ka-relasyong dancer". The Philippine Star. June 4, 2001. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
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