'The House Arrest Of Us,' 'Gaya Sa Pelikula,' + More Filipino Titles To Watch On Netflix This February
For Valentine's season, Netflix is giving us hit lockdown-related TV shows, a movie about bands and friendship, a film about being someone's "rebound," and more! They also star some of this generation's biggest stars and can introduce you—or your friends—to the PH BL genre.
Here's everything you need to know about the exciting new Filipino movies and series on Netflix this February:
1. The House Arrest Of Us (February 1)
It stars: Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
The plot: "A couple decides to make their engagement official by honoring tradition when a pandemic forces them and their families to quarantine under one roof."
2. Foolish Love (February 11)
It stars: Angeline Quinto and Jake Cuenca
The plot: "Fearing she'll end up perpetually alone, Virgie sets out to locate her long-lost childhood crush who she believes is her destined match."
3. The Annulment (February 12)
It stars: Lovi Poe and Joem Bascon
The plot: "Two strangers from different worlds fall in love and get married until familial pressures and personal failures begin to test their relationship."
4. I Can See You: Love On The Balcony (February 15)
It stars: Alden Richards and Jasmine Curtis-Smith
The plot: "Sparks fly when a wedding videographer crosses paths with a medical nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic."
5. My Rebound Girl (February 25)
It stars: Alex Gonzaga and Joseph Marco
The plot: "A coffee shop proprietor creates firm dating guidelines to avoid further heartbreak, but a new business partner soon puts her rules to the test."
6. Rakenrol (Coming Soon)
It stars: Jason Abalos, Glaiza De Castro, Alwyn Uytingco, and Ketchup Eusebio
The plot: "Two music-obsessed friends form a band and find their way into an underground rock scene filled with colorful characters and fun misadventures."
7. Gaya Sa Pelikula (Now Streaming)
It stars: Paolo Pangilinan and Ian Pangilinan
The plot: "Forced by his parents to move into his uncle's condo unit and live independently, 19-year-old Karl takes on jobs online to earn enough money to pay the rent. But when one of his major clients goes MIA, an opportunity presents itself. His neighbor, the mysterious Vlad, gets himself in a sticky situation hiding from his own family and proposes that they become housemates for the rest of the semester break in exchange for good cash."
8. Gameboys: Level-Up Edition (Now Streaming)
It stars: Kokoy De Santos and Elijah Canlas
The plot: "In this recut of the popular web series, live-stream gamer Cairo calls for a rematch after losing to newcomer Gavreel—and an online romance blooms."
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