About Us was acclaimed for its performances and uncompromising take on the secrets, half-truths, and outright lies that erode a relationship. According to Lana, part of the impetus to revisit About Us was the surprising relatability the film encountered in its various screenings. “Trauma is something that needs to be discussed; it needs an honest conversation, but when I made the film, I made it for myself! Indeed, despite never actually being seen in the film, Marcus (who’s left Eric’s life when the story opens) plays an integral role in Eric and Lance’s revelatory spiral. "I know people who cling to bad relationships… This play is about how different people see relationships in different ways.

Source: Philippine Star January 25, 2026 07:52 UTC