''In the Name of Love'' is a 2011 Filipino

romantic drama film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion (emotion), passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typica ...

directed by

Olivia Lamasan Olivia M. Lamasan is a Filipino people, Filipina television and film director, writer, producer, and creative consultant, known for her works such as ''Sana Maulit Muli (film), Sana Maulit Muli'' and ''Madrasta (Film), Madrasta'' which were both ...

and starring

Aga Muhlach Ariel Aquino Muhlach"Aga Muchlach biography"
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Angel Locsin Angelica Locsin Colmenares (born April 23, 1985) is a Filipino actress and humanitarian. She is known for her dramatic roles and portrayals of heroines and mythological characters in film and television. She is a recipient of various accolades ...

, and

Jake Cuenca Juan Carlos Cuenca (; born December 30, 1987) popularly known as Jake Cuenca is a Filipino-American actor and model. Born in San Jose, California and was raised in Manila, Philippines. He also played for United Football League Division 2 sides ...

. The film is a part of the special presentation for

Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. (doing business as Star Cinema or ABS-CBN Films) is a Philippines, Filipino film studio and film and television production company and film distributor headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the major film ...

's 18th anniversary. The film premiered on May 11, 2011. It is produced and released by

Plot

With barely anything to live for, Emman Toledo (

Aga Muhlach Ariel Aquino Muhlach"Aga Muchlach biography"
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), a former dancer, is just about to start his life all over again. He holds the good memories of his past dearly, knowing he will never be able to bring back his better days. An unlikely opportunity comes up when he is assigned to be the dance instructor for the upcoming Governor's Ball of the powerful political family of the Evelinos, a chance for him to rekindle his lost passion. It will be at this ball where the engagement of the governor's son, Dylan Evelino (

), and Cedes Fernandez (

) will be announced. Despite her hatred for the dirty politics, Cedes has no choice but to succumb to the decision of Dylan out of her indebtedness towards the family. Emman is drawn towards Cedes from the first time she catches his eye. As their lives intertwine through dance, Emman and Cedes find themselves resisting an affair: one that holds the truths to their painful pasts, and the memories of a boundless love. Pursuing their feelings for each other will only set fire to the dangers and trappings of their love, so much so that their love could cost them their lives. Can the strength of their love overcome the powers of the dangers surrounding them?

Cast

Main cast

Aga Muhlach Ariel Aquino Muhlach"Aga Muchlach biography"
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as Emman Toledo/Garry Fernandez *

as Mercedes "Cedes" Fernandez *

as Dylan Evelino

Supporting cast

Carmi Martin Carmita Martin also known as Carmi Martin (born 9 August 1963) is a Filipina actress, model, and comedian. Career She first appeared in ''Dolphy's Angels'' with Liz Alindogan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Yehlen Catral and the late comedy king Dolphy. ...

as Chloe Evelino *

Ryan Eigenmann Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann (; born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino actor. Early life Ryan Richard Alatiit Eigenmann was born on July 22, 1977. He is one of the third generation of the Mesa-Gil clan of actors. His grandparents are musician Eddi ...

as Homer Evelino *Smokey Manoloto as Patrick *Leo Rialp as Gov. Tony Evelino *

Kat Alano Katherine Anne Alano is a Filipino-British model, actress and television presenter/ VJ in the Philippines. Early life Kat Alano was born to an English mother and a Filipino father. She was educated at Gresham's School, Norfolk, England, and a ...

as Rita Evelino *Emilio Garcia as Dan *

Bobby Andrews Robert Riu Andrews (born November 30, 1976), popularly known as Bobby Andrews, is a Filipino actor, TV host and former matinee idol. Starting out as a commercial model, he rose to fame when he teamed up with Angelu de Leon in the famous teen-o ...

as Neil *

Dimples Romana Dianne Marie Bonifacio Romana-Ahmee (born November 13, 1976) or better known as Dimples Romana is a Filipino actress. Career Romana finished at International Hospitality Management Major in Culinary Arts at Enderun College after she finished h ...

as Emily *Michael Flores as Toby *Joshua Zamora as Jojo *Nanding Josef as Mayor Boborol *Maliksi Morales as Otap *

Paul Salas Paul Andre Solinap Salas (born April 16, 1998), popularly known by his stage name Paul Salas, is a Filipino actor, model, and vlogger. Early life He is the eldest son of Michelle Solinap and Universal Motion dancer Jim Salas. He graduated fro ...

as Migo *

Dante Rivero Dante Rivero is a Filipino film and television actor who has won a FAMAS award and nominated for a Gawad Urian Award The Gawad Urian Awards are annual film awards in the Philippines held since 1977. It is given by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang ...

as Roger

Reception

Launch

The film's trailer was released on April 20, 2011 on the film's official website. The trailer included scenes that were shot in

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and the theme song of the film is "

(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" is a popular song published in 1970, with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. The song was first introduced as an instrumental theme in the 1970 film '' Love Story'' after the film's distributor, Para ...

", which was sung by

Gary Valenciano Edgardo Jose Santiago Valenciano (, born August 6, 1964), also known as Gary V., is a Filipino singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, actor, music producer and television host. Valenciano has released 39 albums, and won the Awit Award for "Bes ...

Box office

The film placed at the 15th spot in a Top 20 list of movies worldwide with the highest gross on the week of May 11, 2011 to May 18, 2011. It grossed $1,917,443 (approximately P84 million) in the box office, as reported by the Associated Press on May 19.'In The Name of Love' Week 1
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International screenings

The film had international premieres in two cities in the

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, both in the state of

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. One on May 28, 2011, in

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and on May 29, 2011 in

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Accolades

References

External links

* {{Olivia Lamasan Philippine dance films Philippine romantic drama films Filipino-language films Star Cinema films Films directed by Olivia Lamasan Films shot in Tokyo