When This Is All Over

When This Is All Over

Year: 2023

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Kevin Mayuga

Drama

During a pandemic and subsequent lockdown, a privileged slacker and a hardworking man forge an unexpected friendship. Feeling stifled by the restrictions, they decide to rebel by organizing a massive, unauthorized rave, pushing the boundaries of what's allowed and challenging the confines of their new reality.

Bittersweet
Bittersweet ending
Moderately emotional
Medium intensity
Steady pacing
Moderate complexity

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1

Lockdown confinement and a plan to escape

A young man known as The Guy is confined to his upscale Manila condo during strict lockdowns and yearns to reunite with his mother in the United States. With limited options, he starts selling recreational drugs to affluent residents in his building to fund an escape.

Lockdown period Manila upscale condominium
2

Starting a discreet drug operation

The Guy grows his operation, leveraging his access within the building to discreetly distribute to wealthy residents. The money he makes fuels his dream of leaving the country, despite the risks.

During lockdown, ongoing Condo building and private apartments
3

Proposing an illegal party for a visa boost

Two privileged residents, Tanya and Taylor, approach The Guy with a plan to stage an illegal party as a break from quarantine. They hint that Taylor's embassy connections could help with his visa, but the conditions are risky.

Early in the plan Building common areas
4

Rooftop encounters begin

While scouting for a venue, The Guy frequently visits the rooftop to smoke, where he begins to notice Rosemarie, a diligent staff member. Their initial friction gradually deepens into a tentative friendship that anchors him.

During party planning Building rooftop
5

Rosemarie becomes a grounding presence

Rosemarie offers kindness and practical help, balancing the opulent chaos of the residents. The Guy starts to rely on her perspective to stay connected to reality.

Concurrent with rooftop meetings Rosemarie's workplace, building
6

The party's lure pulls him deeper

As preparations advance, The Guy sinks further into the hedonistic world of his wealthy clients, blurring lines between crime and desire. The money and attention feed his ego and justify risky choices.

Lead-up to the party Party venue within the building
7

Night of the clandestine party

The clandestine party erupts into a sensory overload, with psychedelic visuals and a pulsating soundtrack that mirror The Guy's drug-fueled perceptions. The boundary between performance and exploitation grows increasingly blurred.

Night of the party Undisclosed venue inside the building
8

Discovery and fallout for staff

Soon after, the party is discovered, triggering consequences for the building's staff. Rosemarie faces disciplinary action as part of the fallout.

Post-event Building staff offices and security
9

Guilt and introspection

The Guy confronts the consequences of his actions and the widening gap between the privileged residents and the hard-working staff. He begins to question whether escape is worth the harm he's caused.

After the party Manila condo
10

A fragile apology

He seeks out Rosemarie to apologize, hoping to repair what he's broken. Her expressionless response leaves the future of their relationship ambiguous.

After the realization Rosemarie's space within the building
11

Reality of class disparities hits home

The events reveal stark disparities between the privileged residents and the staff who maintain the building, forcing The Guy to confront the costs of his escape plan on others.

After the party Condo building
12

Uncertain future and closing ambiguity

With guilt lingering and Rosemarie's reaction unresolved, The Guy contemplates whether to continue pursuing escape or stay to make amends, ending the story on an unresolved note.

Ending Manila condo

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