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Kaibigan is a 2019 Filipino faith-based film starring Jesse Perkins and Christian Perkins (Perkins Twins), along with Stephen Baldwin. The film is the result of a vision by Tarny Perkins, the father of the Perkins Twins, after spending 4 years in Family Ministry with his wife Tess and the Twins, traveling the Philippines. The Perkins Twins act as ambassadors for The Department of Education, having visited over 1,500 public and private schools (all for free), where they would testify and sing a few songs while advocating no drugs, no smoking, no alcohol, no bullying, purity, and testifying to making the right choices in life. The positive response to their performances by the students and teachers was miraculous. But the time in the schools was still short; hence the revelation for doing a movie that would bring more time for a stronger message. The Kaibigan storyline was completed and script writing began by Jesse Perkins and Christian Perkins (with input from Tarny and Tess). Initially, the movie was set to be a short film that could move to DVD and be left at the schools as part of the values curriculum. But a call placed to Stephen Baldwin, who previously met the Perkins Family at Christ’s Commission Fellowship (CCF) while Stephen was on a Missions Trip for skateboarders in the Philippines, changed everything. Tarny, a surfer and Stephen, a skater had an immediate connection. Faith cemented the friendship. Initially, the storyline had Stephen Baldwin as a non-interested father, estranged from his Filipino wife and living in New York, via a zoom/webcam. Stephen, however, felt a calling to fly to Manila to shoot the movie in the Philippines. Kaibigan transitioned from a short film to a full-length motion picture. The award-winning cast of the movie also features Cesar Montano, Tirso Cruz, Jean Garcia, Lani Mercado, Boots Anson-Roa and Alvin Anson. The film was produced by Perkinspiredflix and theatrically distributed by Solar Pictures. Kaibigan considers the complexities of family dynamics and youth friendship through sports, music and the realities of adolescence. The movie premiered in the Philippines on December 3 to over 1,000 fans at SM Megamall. The Kaibigan Soundtrack was released on the same day. The Soundtrack was written and composed by Vehnee Saturno and the Perkins Twins. Preceding its initial screening in cinemas, the film was met with positive critical reviews. The movie was set to show across the Philippines at Barangays (suburban neighborhoods) and churches, until COVID-19 put the plans temporarily on hold. The movie was positively reviewed by MovieGuide.

Kaibigan was endorsed by the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Philippine Bible Society and the President of the Philippines.

CONTENTS

 * PLOT
 * CAST
 * SOUNDTRACK
 * RELEASE
 * RESPONSE
 * EXTERNAL LINKS

PLOT
Kaibigan follows the lives of two students in high school - Jake Anderson and David Santos. The two are rivals in sports and student life as they clash over values and cultures. David Santos is in his last year of high school. He is a good kid. He does all the right things. He studies hard, is gifted musically, is the star of the basketball team and a leader of the school; popular with students and teachers. He does all the right things, has a strong faith, and is a good student. He comes from a solid family structure, with strong moral and family values. Although not perfect, he strives to do what is right and shows love to those around him. He finds success and peace in all that he does because of his good character. He exemplifies the positive effects of doing the right thing. However, he struggles to deal with his overprotective and lecturing father, who despite his good intentions, is often overbearing. Everything is going well for David as he prepares for his final year before graduation – that is until Jake, a “worldly” Fil Am student from a rival school, along with Jake’s friends challenge David on everything he stands for on the basketball court and on the streets of Manila.

Jake comes from a troubled background. He smokes, he drinks, and he bullies. Jake is what the world might call “normal” and is also popular. He finds himself around bad friends who are into vices who influence him for the worse. But he is conflicted - he doesn’t want to do it, but wants to be cool, fit in, and escape from life’s problems, especially his dysfunctional family. He provides a realistic example of the negative effects of worldly wrong choices.

Ultimately the wrong choices catch up to Jake, who after drinking alcohol and racing, is injured in a car accident that leaves him badly injured. Ironically it is David that finds Jake and brings him to the hospital. Jake remains temporarily injured after leaving the hospital. As he physically heals, his life begins to fall apart - his friends leave him, his girlfriend leaves him, and he becomes depressed. Jake is even cyber bullied as his old friends mock him. He is expelled from his private school and transfers to the same school where David is attending to be closer to his home. He is in a very low place, but finds unlikely comfort and friendship from David, and through the guidance of his teachers from his new school. Jake and David begin a new journey of friendship. Together they face life’s struggles, and through them, they learn to deal with their families and face the many challenges of high school life, the right way. The two bond as they discover similar passions and goals in life. It is through their journey that they and those around them, discover redemption, forgiveness, restoration, reconciliation - and true friendship. As this friendship evolves, their resolve will be tested.

CAST
Cameo
 * Jesse Perkins as David Santos
 * Christian Perkins as Jake Anderson
 * Stephen Baldwin as John Anderson
 * Cesar Montano as Victor Soriano
 * Tirso Cruz as Ed Santos
 * Jean Garcia as Beth Anderson
 * Lani Mercado as Susan Santos
 * Boots Anson-Roa as Lola Alice Gonzales
 * Alvin Anson as Al Garcia
 * Victor Basa as Josh Santos
 * Janina Vela as Kylie Ver
 * Emmanuelle Vera as Sarah Torres
 * Danica Ontengco as Lisa Reyes
 * Anjo Damiles as Seth Delos Santos
 * Rasheed Rivero as Tony Hilario
 * Althea Rivera as Anna Navarro
 * Judah Paolo as Paul Holder
 * Manny Paksiw as Manny Marcos
 * Benzon Dalina as Danny Tre
 * Bani Baldisseri as Ben Rodriguez
 * Carla Martinez as Teacher Carla
 * Venus Raj
 * Tim Cone
 * Danica Sotto
 * Vince Hizon
 * Benny Cheng
 * Mocha Uson
 * Ben Tulfo
 * Atoy Liave
 * Dodi Lacuna
 * DDB Chairman Catalino Cuy

SOUNDTRACK
Kaibigan Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 8 Genre: Pop
 * Released: December 4, 2019

BONUS TRACKS
 * 1) Kaibigan – written and composed by Vehnee Saturno, arranged by Elmer Blancaflor
 * 2) Ikaw Na – written and composed by Vehnee Saturno, arranged by Elmer Blancaflor
 * 3) Handang Magpa-Alipin – written and composed by Vehnee Saturno, arranged by Marc Santos
 * 4) What A Friend We Have in Jesus – written and composed by Joseph M. Scriven, arranged by John Apura
 * 5) Smile – written and composed by Jesse and Christian Perkins
 * 1) Di Bale Na – written by Keiko Necesario and Jony Veloso, produced by Shadiel Chan
 * 2) Para Lang Sayo – written and composed by Vehnee Saturno, arranged by Teddy Katigbak

RELEASE
The film was released nationwide to theaters in the Philippines on December 4, 2019, where it played for nearly 4 weeks. Kaibigan made its television debut (shortened version) on April 10, 2020 on GMA7.