My Only Ü

My Only Ü

Year: 2008

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Cathy Garcia-Sampana

DramaComedyRomance

Winona, a sassy and spunky girl is just diagnosed with lupus, Bong, a guy who secretly loves her, will do everything for her to live to the fullest before she expires.

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1

Bong's lifelong crush on Winona

Bong has harbored a quiet, long-standing crush on Winona for years, watching her from the shadows of their tenement life. Winona occasionally drops hints of interest, but Bong's insecurity keeps him from making a move. The tension between them simmers as they navigate everyday life in the neighborhood.

Tenement neighborhood
2

Doctor's envelope reveals Bong's health and Winona's curse

The Doctor's final notes arrive, and Bong learns his own health is fine while Winona's file carries a dire superstition about her family. The idea of a curse that claims women before 25 weighs heavily on Bong. He clings to the fear as a motivator to act quickly.

Tenement
3

Winona's lupus diagnosis confirmed

Opening Winona's envelope confirms she has lupus and that her life could be cut short. Bong is overwhelmed by fear, believing the worst is inevitable. He resolves to do anything to give her a beautiful, almost perfect farewell.

Tenement
4

Bong vows to give Winona a perfect last days montage

Determined, Bong knits together a montage of moments to make Winona's remaining time joyful—small adventures, tenderness, and the warmth of close friends. The plan doubles as a way to bridge the gap between fear and hope. Their bond strengthens as they tackle life hand in hand.

City streets and tenement
5

Romance blossoms between Bong and Winona

As they share more time together, Bong and Winona grow closer and fall in love. The fear of the curse dissolves into a mutual warmth and affection that reshapes their relationship. Their days become filled with laughter, care, and a new sense of belonging.

6

Winona turns 25; negative results surface

On Winona's 25th birthday, she survives the milestone and discovers a hospital letter showing that her lupus results were negative. The revelation fuels anger toward Bong for keeping the bad news secret in the first place. The couple's dynamic shifts under the strain of conflicting truths.

Winona's 25th birthday Winona's home
7

Bong apologizes; Winona rejects

Bong attempts to apologize for withholding the information, but Winona rejects him, feeling betrayed by the secrecy. The rift creates doubt about their future together and unsettles the fragile trust they had built. Both must confront the consequences of the hidden truth.

Winona's home
8

Bong faints and is hospitalized

Moments after the quarrel, Bong collapses and is rushed to the hospital. Winona's concern deepens as she watches over him from his bedside, realizing how much she cares. The health scare forces them to reevaluate what truly matters.

Hospital
9

Winona cares for Bong in hospital

Winona stays by Bong's side, tending to him and sharing quiet moments of support. Their bond tightens again as they navigate the vulnerability of illness together. The crisis rekindles a sense of intimacy and commitment.

Hospital
10

Bong learns he has a rare lung disease

Doctors reveal Bong's own rare lung disease, casting a shadow over their future. He experiences a mix of sorrow and a strange, morbid wish to be with Winona in the face of mortality. The news complicates their relationship with new fears and fragile hope.

Hospital
11

Winona proclaims she isn't dying; notes mistake revealed

As Bong struggles to share the bad news, Winona joyfully tells him she isn't dying after all. It is then revealed that the doctor’s assistant misread the notes, and Bong’s prognosis was a result of a mistake. Relief collides with lingering distrust as they reassess their situation.

Hospital
12

Winona proposes to Bong

Despite the turbulence, Winona takes the initiative and proposes to Bong, turning fear into a bold declaration of love. The moment marks a turning point from crisis to commitment. They look toward a future with shared dreams, undeterred by past miscommunications.

13

They marry

The couple makes their vows and enters into marriage, choosing to face whatever comes next together. The wedding becomes a symbol of resilience and renewed hope after a season of uncertainty. Loved ones celebrate as their bond deepens.

14

Tragic car accident ends their marriage

Shortly after their wedding, a car accident claims Bong and Winona's lives, ending their love story in a sudden tragedy. Their quest for happiness is cut short, leaving a poignant memory of a couple who chose love against the odds. The final image lingers on the consequences of a life-too-brief romance.

Car accident site

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