MANILA, Philippines – Independent movie 2 Valid IDs is on track to make Philippine film history, as it recorded P80 million at the box office, the film’s director, Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan, disclosed on Sunday, November 1.
The film grossed P80 million in its first 18 days after opening in cinemas nationwide on October 14. It is expected to cross the P100-million mark this week.
2 Valid IDs was the top-grossing film in the 22nd edition of Cinemalaya last August, and Marietta Subong, more popularly known as “Pokwang,” won the festival’s Best Actress along with Ruby Ruiz (for Status: Rejected). The film also got Cinemalaya’s Audience Choice Award (full-length film category).
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And since the movie will likely extend for another week considering the strong support from moviegoers, 2 Valid IDs’ success at the box office is likely to continue.
“Nadagdagan pa tayo ng mga sinehan! (We’ve got additional cinemas). We are on our third week strong and still showing in 100 cinemas nationwide! Maraming maraming salamat, mga ka-#2 ValidIDs!” film outfit Super Entertainment, which has been promoting the film, posted on Sunday.
Ticket prices for 2 Valid IDs are P200 for a student/teacher; P275 for regular patrons in Metro Manila; and P230 for regular patrons in the provinces. Seniors get a 20% discount.
