Regal Entertainment’s official entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), My Future You, is a touching mix of family drama and romance. The film, starring Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin, tells the story of two individuals who are mysteriously connected through a dating app that bridges two different timelines—2009 and 2024.
In the movie, Lex (Fedelin) discovers a dating app that inexplicably links him to Karen (Diaz) in 2024. As their relationship deepens, Karen asks Lex to help her alter significant events in her past to prevent her parents’ separation. However, their attempts to rewrite history lead to unforeseen consequences, changing their lives in unexpected ways. As they approach their final opportunity to fix everything, Lex and Karen must confront the question of whether their love can survive the passage of time.
Written and directed by Crisanto B. Aquino, a recipient of the MMFF Best Screenplay Award in 2019, My Future You is a product of years of development. Aquino was inspired by a conversation with a friend that sparked the idea of two people in different timelines connecting through an unexpected chat.
“I hope the audience will realize how to value the people around them, especially their family and loved ones. Sometimes, we search so hard for love, not realizing it’s already there,” Aquino said of the film.
Aquino highlights the significance of FranSeth, the onscreen pairing of Diaz and Fedelin, in bringing the story to life. He believes their chemistry and professionalism played a crucial role in creating a compelling narrative.
“From our first table read, I knew I had found my Karen and Lex. Their dedication and natural connection brought the story to life. It’s their time, and they didn’t disappoint,” the director shared.
My Future You marks the first feature film for the pair, who gained popularity through the hit ABS-CBN teleserye Kadenang Ginto.
The film also showcases Aquino’s attention to detail, particularly in balancing the two distinct timelines.
Production designer Ericson Navarro and director of photography Jeyow Evangelista collaborated closely to ensure that the visual design of 2009 and 2024 differed while maintaining thematic parallels.
Executive producer Roselle Y. Monteverde emphasizes that My Future You celebrates the themes of love, family, and hope for a brighter future.
“For decades, we’ve been part of your Christmas traditions—making you laugh, cry, and believe in love,” she says. “This is a perfect gift to all Filipinos.”
Produced by the late Lily Y. Monteverde, Roselle Y. Monteverde, and Keith Monteverde, My Future You opens in cinemas nationwide starting Dec. 25.
