All My Life

All My Life

Year: 2004

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Laurenti Dyogi

RomanceDrama

Sam and Louie cross paths aboard the Star Cruise, strangers whose personalities could not be more different—Sam lives carefree while Louie is meticulously obsessive‑compulsive. Their unlikely acquaintance deepens into friendship as each confronts the emotional baggage they carried ashore. The voyage reshapes both: Louie learns to embrace the moment, and Sam discovers the value of a little structure, leaving them forever changed.

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1

Sam and Louie meet on the Star Cruises

Sam intervenes when Louie sits at the railing as if she might jump, pulling her back from the edge. They share a heartfelt moment that breaks the ice between them. This chance encounter sets the tone for a growing connection during the voyage.

Night aboard the cruise Star Cruises ship
2

Uninvited breakfast and a wary start

The next morning, Sam oddly joins Louie for breakfast, uninvited, and she reluctantly accepts. They exchange brief, awkward small talk as she apologizes for the night before and then leaves. Later, in the gift shop, Louie accuses him of following, signaling initial tension between them.

Following morning on the ship Star Cruises gift shop
3

Dinner invitation and growing closeness

Louie invites Sam to dinner, seeing him as harmless and approachable. They talk about their jobs and begin to grow closer as the cruise sails between ports. Time spent together deepens their bond during the voyage.

During the cruise's stops Onboard Star Cruises
4

Temple confession

In a quiet moment at a temple, Sam reveals he has a heart disease diagnosed at twenty-five and wishes for more time to live. Louie responds with sadness, while Sam downplays the gravity with a joke. The revelation foreshadows the fragility of their time together.

During the cruise Temple
5

Kiss and the past heartbreak revealed

They share a kiss on the ship, but Louie pulls away and retreats to her room clutching a wedding dress. A flashback reveals she nearly married Joey before a pregnant woman interrupted the ceremony. The revelation casts a shadow over their present connection.

Evening; flashback to past wedding Cruise ship / church flashback
6

Betrayal, distance, and the end of the cruise

Sam explains that he knows about Louie's past, and the confession drives a wedge between them. The cruise ends and they return to their separate lives, carrying a weighty sense of what could have been. They attempt to resume normal lives apart from each other.

End of cruise Onboard and land
7

Louie returns home to a conflicted family

Louie endures her mother's anger over the scandal, while her father stays supportive but quiet. Joey reappears, trying to reconcile, but Louie remains distant. The family dynamics reveal the social consequences of her past.

After returning home Louie's home
8

A chance sighting sparks a slow rekindling

Sam sees Louie in traffic and chases after her, but they narrowly miss another meeting. They resume separate lives with the knowledge of a lingering, unfulfilled connection between them. The possibility of a shared future remains unresolved.

Some time later City streets
9

Sneezes signal a reunion and confession

Louie's sneezing around Sam becomes a familiar cue that draws them back together, and they finally admit their true feelings. They decide to be together, embracing the emotional bond they share. The pair step toward a future that blends love with risk.

Later reunion Various locations
10

Introducing Sam to the family

Sam and Louie introduce each other to their families during Pacita's birthday, earning Jun's approval and Pacita's warmth. The gathering marks a growing family bond, but Sam then reveals he may not have long left. The news adds urgency to their relationship.

During Pacita's birthday Pacita's birthday gathering
11

A race against time

Sam learns he no longer has time to recover, and he confesses this to Louie. Pacita encourages Louie to seize the moments they have left together, prompting Louie to seek him on his yacht. The looming deadline intensifies their commitment.

After the birthday Sam's yacht / home
12

The wedding on the beach and a final death

They marry and move to a small island, spending their days together while Sam records messages for Louie in case he dies. Sam dies on the beach as Louie keeps vigil, overwhelmed by grief. Their love culminates in a bittersweet farewell.

Evening before his death Beach / island
13

Legacy and memory on the shore

In the final scenes, Louie sits on the beach with their son Sammy, walking along the shore as time jumps forward. Sammy grows to resemble his father, a living memory of their love. Louie smiles, whispers Sammy's name, and contemplates a life shaped by their bond.

Post-death era; years later Beach / island

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