The Hows of Us: Love, Sacrifice, Reconciliation

“The Hows of Us”, directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina and starred by Daniel Padilla (as Primo Alvarez) and Kathryn Bernardo (as Georgina “George” Silva) also featuring Darren Espanto (as Yohan Silva), his first time to act in a movie after 4 years in showbiz in a film about challenges, reconciliation, and love that is forgiving.

Georgina, played by Kathryn Bernardo, a pre-med student who met Primo, played by Daniel Padilla at a debate where both competed with each other. Primo, who liked Georgina, proved his worth and finally have the hands of Georgina through his unwavering efforts and a irresistible charm.

Both started as very sweet couple and agreed to live together in the house bequeathed by their Tita Lola played by Susan Africa after she died in an illness.

While both have dreams, Georgina’s dream to become a doctor was derailed as the dream of Primo to become a musician slowly faded. The sweet relationship slowly took a dark turn as more unfortunate events came.

Primo, with his selfishness, irresponsibility, and being inconsiderate caused Georgina to feel that she is only wasting her life with him and thinks she doesn’t know Primo anymore. Bills piled up, electricity and water disconnected adding to the problem that the couple already had to deal with.

Until one night their relationship self-destructed and resulted for both of them to give up and break their relationship.

Fast forward two years, Primo and Georgina met again, Primo came back a changed man and wants Georgina back in his life but Georgina won’t make it easy for him.

The showed the good and the bad side of a relationship from here we can pick lessons and values which we can use in our lives.

Love and sacrifices

The movie showed that love is not always unicorns and rainbows but love has its ups and downs. ‘The Hows of Us’ shows that making sacrifices is an integral in any relationship.

GIving up and letting go

The movie showed us that there are times that we want to give up and let go, and for how long should we fight for something if it is already hurting us. The movie showcased the situation that most of us may have experienced and showed the consequences of the decisions we make.

Forgiveness and understanding

After two years since they broke up, Georgina and Primo met again. Primo came back a changed man and Georgina got her life back together. Despite the 2 years of living separate lives, Georgina and Primo are still in love and even after how their relationship ended, Georgina still forgave Primo. In this part, Georgina’s brother Yohan, played by Darren Espanto, Primo’s friends and their experience in Amsterdam became one of the integral part of them getting back together.

“Hows” the movie?

Overall, the movie is great and relatable. The movie may be a typical romance film but it offers a twist, thanks to the brilliance of director Cathy Grace-Molina and the great acting of both Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. The movie sticks to the safe route of having a happy ending but what stands out the most is that how the movie portrayed some of real life experiences that make people get hooked to it. (Aljun S. Cainghog)