Rewind is a 2023 Philippine science fiction romantic drama film directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar from a story and screenplay written by Enrico C. Santos, with Joel Mercado co-written the latter. It stars Dingdong Dantes as a man who is given a chance to travel back in time to save his wife (played by Dantes' real-life wife Marian Rivera) from an accident and fix their deteriorating relationship. The supporting cast includes Coney Reyes, Ariel Ureta, Pepe Herrera, Joross Gamboa, and Ina Feleo. It was produced by three film companies: Star Cinema, Agosto Dos Media, and APT Entertainment.
Rewind premiered on December 25, 2023 at the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival to a generally positive critical reception. Upon its release, it has earned ₱1.2 billion at the worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing Philippine film of all time. Dingdong Dantes, who also has his other film Firefly premiere at the same festival, received nominations for the MMFF Awards.
Cast and characters[]
- Dingdong Dantes as John Nuñez, Mary’s husband, who shifted his priorities from being a family man to a workaholic man aspiring for promotion.
- Jeremiah Cruz as Young John
- Marian Rivera as Mary Nuñez, John’s wife, who had to give up her promising career as a chef in order to become a full-time housewife.
- Enicka Xaria Orbe as Young Mary
- Jordan Lim as Austin Nuñez, Mary and John’s son who has a passion for playing the piano.
- Alonzo Muhlach as child Austin
- JC Alcantara plays as the adult version of Austin Nuñez.
- Pepe Herrera as Lods, who turns out to be Jesus who poses as Jess, an electrician hired by Mary, and who gave John a chance to go back in time, albeit with a caveat.
- Coney Reyes as Leonora, Mary’s mother.
- Ariel Ureta as Hermie, John and Mary's godfather at their wedding, who is also the company president where John works.
- Lito Pimentel as Nestor, John's estranged father.
- Ina Feleo as Aurora, one of Mary's close friends.
- Joross Gamboa as Lucio, one of John's subordinates.
- Sue Ramirez as Vivian Pastrana, John's younger colleague, who is attracted to him.
- Pamu Pamorada as Hannah, John's assistant.
- Shanaia Gomez as Austin's future wife.
- Mary Joy Apostol as Ningning, John and Mary's maid.
- Via Antonio as Bridgette, one of Mary's close friends.
- Chamyto Aguedan as Dennis, one of Mary's close friends.