My Perfect You

My Perfect You

Year: 2018

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Cathy Garcia-Sampana

RomanceDrama

A struggling man named Burn finds his life unexpectedly brightened by Abi, who helps him rediscover joy and purpose. As they grow closer, they grapple with the possibility of finding lasting love, but must also confront the potential for heartbreak and disappointment. Will their connection endure, or will past experiences hinder their chance at happiness?

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1

Life derailed by rejection and job loss

Burn Toledo's life spirals after Angel rejects his marriage proposal and he loses his job. Overwhelmed by the double blow, he drives to a remote place and crashes his car, landing at Happy Sunshine Camp.

Before the crash
2

Arrival at Happy Sunshine Camp

Burn arrives at the remote Happy Sunshine Camp and immediately meets Abi, the camp's perky owner. He forms an instant dislike of her upbeat demeanor, though the encounter plants the seed for later tension and growth.

Right after the crash Happy Sunshine Camp
3

Apology and debt payment through hard work

Burn apologizes for his rash behavior and, with help from Bubut, Handres, and Lucky, begins to make amends. To settle his debt, he commits to helping restore the resort and bringing it back to its former glory.

Shortly after arrival Happy Sunshine Camp
4

Bonding with Abi grows

As Burn spends more time at the camp, he gradually forms a bond with Abi and starts to see a softer side to the seemingly cheerful owner. Their interactions become more meaningful as he spends more time at the resort.

Over the following days/weeks Happy Sunshine Camp
5

Diagnosis revealed: schizophrenia

Doctor Aris reveals that Burn's experiences may be tied to a medical condition. He explains that Burn has developed schizophrenia following his head injury and starts treatment. Aris then informs Burn's father Roel and his sister Ellaine about his diagnosis.

During treatment after the accident Aris's clinic
6

Roel resists treatment

Roel refuses to allow his son to be treated, fearing a hereditary trap since his wife died of the same illness. He argues against Aris's plan to treat Burn, attempting to shield him from further distress. This opposition complicates Burn's path to recovery.

After diagnosis Roel's home
7

Psychotic episodes strain the family

Burn experiences disturbing psychotic episodes, especially toward his father, as his grip on reality weakens. He lashes out when his father tries to pull him back to the real world, underscoring the severity of his condition. The family grapples with the unsettling scenes that blur fantasy and reality.

Following diagnosis Family home
8

Camp reopening and the reality check

During the reopening of Happy Sunshine Camp, Burn confronts the painful truth that Abi, the camp, and the first visitors are imaginary. The supposed restoration of the resort becomes a backdrop for his struggle to separate fantasy from reality. The moment marks a turning point toward accepting his illness.

During the camp reopening Happy Sunshine Camp
9

Ellaine rescues Burn from the bathtub

In the real world, Burn's danger comes from within as he drowns in illusion, but his sister Ellaine intervenes and rescues him from drowning in the bathtub. The rescue reveals that the camp was a construct of his mind, and that his sister has been the lifeline to reality. This act becomes a catalyst for his treatment.

Early in treatment phase Bathroom
10

Six months of treatment and fading memories

Burn's condition improves gradually with ongoing treatment, but his memories of Abi and the camp begin to fade. The fog of delusion lifts, leaving fragments of his past that he must reconcile with his real life. Roel consents to continuing Aris's care as Burn's family watches him recover.

Six months into treatment Treatment facility
11

Goodbye to Abi; family reunion

After completing a long course of therapy, Burn says goodbye to Abi as the memories recede. He recovers sufficiently to reunite with his family, restoring the bonds that were strained by his illness. The six-month milestone marks a hopeful turning point in his life.

Six months after treatment begins Family home
12

Ellaine nudges toward a new encounter

Ellaine tells Burn to meet someone at a coffee shop, foreshadowing a future connection beyond his illness. On the way, he spots two individuals who resemble Abi and her friends from the camp, suggesting that echoes of the past remain.

After recovery begins On the way to a coffee shop
13

Meeting Bie, the Abi look-alike barista

At the coffee shop, Burn meets Bie, a barista who resembles Abi so closely that the resemblance is striking. Because Burn's memories of Abi have been erased, he does not remember her, though she feels familiar to him. He introduces himself to Bie, and she responds with a warm, knowing smile.

At the coffee shop meeting Coffee shop

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