Ex Ex Lovers

Joy San Pedro is introduced as a single mother raising her daughter SC after separating from her husband Cedric. Despite their separation, they remain legally married due to the Philippines' lack of divorce laws. The film sets the scene in Valletta, Malta, where Joy is living and working.

SC's boyfriend Joey surprises everyone during a Valentine's dinner by proposing to her. SC happily accepts the proposal but requests her parents to walk her down the aisle, prompting Joy to consider reconnecting with Ced.

Joy makes the decision to travel to Malta to find Ced and ask him to participate in her daughter's wedding. Her trip is motivated by her desire to support SC and resolve unresolved feelings from her past.

Joy and Ced reunite in Malta, where their meeting is filled with mixed emotions, unresolved tensions, and lingering past grievances. Their encounter sparks a series of conversations and early sparks of old feelings.

Joy and Ced agree to return to the Philippines together with the intention of convincing SC to reconsider her rushed engagement, hoping to prevent her from making the same mistakes they did with their relationship.

Upon their return, Joy and Ced begin spending time together, leading to comedic and heartfelt moments as they reconnect and share their experiences. Their relationship starts to develop beyond friendship.

As they spend more time together, old feelings resurface and they begin to question whether they should rekindle their romantic relationship. Joy remains cautious due to past pain and uncertainties.

A heated confrontation occurs between SC and Joey’s conservative parents, highlighting societal stigma around separated families in the Philippines. This event prompts Joy and Ced to reflect on their own relationship and their impact on their daughter.

Joy and Ced come to a mutual understanding that while they may not be suited as romantic partners anymore, they share a deep, platonic bond and are committed to their daughter's happiness. They acknowledge their shared past and current friendship.

Two years after the main events, Joy and Ced are shown celebrating together in Malta, sharing a bottle of champagne. The scene signifies their enduring friendship and the family they have built, despite not being together romantically.