What began as a promotional gathering for an upcoming film turned into something more meaningful. It became an evening of thoughtful conversations, shared laughter, and important reflections about the realities faced by women and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Held at Deer Claus in Timog, Quezon City, the I Fell, It’s Fine Advocacy Night brought together the stars, creators, and supporters of the upcoming girls’ love (GL) film in a gathering that felt equal parts celebration and dialogue. Leading the event were the film’s main stars Glaiza de Castro and Rhian Ramos, joined by fellow cast members Ice Arago, Alchris Galura, and Queenay Mercado, along with the director Sigrid Bernardo and producers and concept makers April Martin and Pauline Publico.
L-R: Alchris Galura, Ice Arago, April Martin, Sigrid Bernardo, Rhian Ramos, Glaiza De Castro, Pauline Publico, and Queenay Mercado
These were the members of the film’s team who were present during the advocacy night, participating in the panel discussion and interacting with attendees. Other cast members, including Rafael Rosell and veteran actress Elizabeth Oropesa, are also part of the film but were not present at the event.
The evening quickly evolved into a lively yet sincere panel discussion that touched on issues that matter deeply to many Filipinos today — from women’s empowerment and identity to representation and the importance of safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community.
While laughter filled the room, the conversations carried a sense of purpose — to encourage courage, build community, and inspire concrete steps toward a more inclusive future.
A Night About Courage, Community, and Voice
The advocacy night was designed as a gathering dedicated to the power, potential, and promise of women everywhere. It became a platform to celebrate stories that have shaped lives, elevate voices that deserve to be heard, and spark meaningful action.
Rather than a traditional press event, the format encouraged open discussion. Panelists spoke about personal experiences, social realities, and the evolving visibility of queer narratives in Philippine cinema. The tone remained warm and welcoming, creating a space where important issues could be explored without losing the sense of joy that comes with community.
For many attendees, the night served as a reminder that films can do more than entertain — they can start conversations that ripple beyond the screen.
The Return of “RaStro”
For longtime fans, the film also marks a reunion worth celebrating.
The pairing of Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro, fondly known by fans as “RaStro” (a portmanteau of their names), first captured audiences’ attention in the groundbreaking GMA Network series The Rich Man’s Daughter in 2015. At a time when queer relationships were still rarely centered in mainstream television, their on-screen chemistry helped push conversations about representation into the spotlight.
More than a decade later, their return in a full-length GL film carries both nostalgia and new significance, especially in an era when audiences are increasingly calling for authentic and diverse storytelling.
A Story About Healing and Unexpected Love
Directed and written by Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo, I Fell, It’s Fine explores love, healing, and vulnerability through an intimate and emotionally layered story.
At the center of the film is Anne, played by Rhian Ramos, a guarded owner of a wellness resort called Aromagicare. The resort is designed as a sanctuary for renewal—a place where guests come to heal, let go, and begin again. Anne herself believes strongly in order and control. After the collapse of her marriage, she convinces herself that emotional detachment is a form of strength.
Her carefully constructed world begins to shift when Chicks, portrayed by Glaiza de Castro, arrives.
Chicks appears without explanation, moving through the resort with a freedom Anne cannot quite understand. She asks questions Anne has long avoided and seems to see things Anne has carefully hidden, stirring memories and emotions she believed were long gone.
Drawn to her despite herself, Anne slowly begins to soften. Their connection becomes quiet, strange, and electric, pushing Anne to confront the tenderness she once abandoned and the love she is still capable of holding.
At Aromagicare, Anne learns that some wounds never fully heal. But sometimes, they return to guide you.
TRAILER:
I Fell, It’s Fine is scheduled to open in Philippine cinemas on April 4.
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