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Grandpa Is Dead

Grandpa Is Dead (Filipino: Ded na si Lolo) is a 2009 Filipino satirical comedy-drama film directed and written by Soxy Topacio.

It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza. It was not accepted as a nominee.

Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning the death of their grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake, unresolved issues and family secrets resurface, challenging the family's resolve.


Sources: New York Times

The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.

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