| Magkaibigan | |
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| Directed by | Jose Javier Reyes |
| Written by | Jose Javier Reyes |
| Produced by | Jose Pimentel Ejercito Jr. |
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| Cinematography | Rodolfo Aves Jr. |
| Edited by | Vito Cajili |
| Music by | Jesse Lucas |
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| Distributed by | Maverick Films |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Magkaibigan (transl. Friends) is a 2008 Philippine drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. The film stars Christopher de Leon, Jinggoy Estrada, Maricel Laxa and Dawn Zulueta. This is Maverick Films' last feature film for the decade.[1][2][3][4]
It was one of the entries in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won Best Actor award.[5] The movie is inspired by the story of actor Rudy Fernandez to whom the movie is dedicated to him.
Ruben and Atoy are best friends since childhood. Even as they reached adulthood and married, their friendship remained strong, even their wives Eden and Tere. However, Ruben is struggling with his job and is thinking of resigning. This would lead him to becoming hot-headed especially when he would get rejected in applying for a new job. Luckily, Atoy would always help him, until he got an interview for a telecommunications company. Ruben would also look after Atoy's family when the latter went to the United States.
But as time goes by, Atoy started to feel very sickly. He decided to undergo check-up, and it found out that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and was given three months to live. He told to Ruben about it then to Tere. As Atoy is undergoing treatment, Ruben would be there to help his friend. Atoy responded very well with the treatment. He also told Ruben to settle all of his properties. But, Ruben became furious when he found out that Ruben's cancer metastasid. Atoy's health gradually deteriorating and is on a brink of death. As he was about to give up, he told Ruben to buy him a coffin, and arrange everything from his wake up to his burial. He also told Tere that when the time comes, she and their children should not be at his bedside. As Tere, Eden and their children are about to have lunch, Ruben was the only one left. Atoy's last wish to him is to take care of his family. As Ruben is reminiscing all of their happy memories, Atoy breathed his last. Ruben visit his friend's grave along with his sons.
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2008 | 34th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Christopher de Leon | Won | [5] |
| 2009 | 57th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Won | [6] |
