"The Debut" of the Filipino-American Life.

A relevant question to ask before watching the film is "are you a Filipino?" Giggle, smile, sympathize, and maybe relate to the characters of this film if you are. Otherwise, prepare to see a glimpse of only some of the many wonderful cultures of the traditional Filipinos. Gene Cajayon's "The Debut" revolves the relationship between Ben Mercado (Dante Basco), an Americanized Filipino, and his Filipino family. Tomorrow is the big day as the family of …

…movie may be seen as a success. It is able to generate drama and comedy at the same time, and remind the viewers how beautiful the Filipino cultures are. But if it was a foreigner watching the film, he/she may feel short on the traditional dances and songs presented in the film, and miss the impact the movie seek to generate in himself/herself. Greatly recommend this film to Filipinos, as well as Filipino-Americans.