Some memories strike a chord in our hearts but what happens when the mind fails to remember?
Does the heart have a way of clinging to the past even when the mind tells it to let go. This is the premise of the
unforgettable romance-drama ” A Special Memory” brought to life by Viva Films from blockbuster director Jerry Lopez Sineneng, penned by National Artist Ricky Lee, starring Bela Padilla and Carlo Aquino.
A Special Memory’ reimagines this timeless story, offering Filipino audiences a heartfelt tale of love, loss, and the memories worth fighting for.
Bela Padilla stars as Sandra, a fashion designer whose impulsive nature masks the heartbreak of a past relationship. As she seeks to rebuild her life, destiny brings her Dindo, played by Carlo Aquino, a construction foreman in her family’s company.
Drawn together by fate, they fall in love and move in together. But then, Sandra is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and everything changes. Fearful of becoming a burden, she makes the heartbreaking choice, she leaves and decides to admit herself in a nursing home, hoping to spare Dindo the pain of watching her disappear piece by piece.
Though devastated, Dindo honors her wishes while remaining devoted from a distance. He visits her in the nursing home and begins reintroducing himself to Sandra, rebuilding their connection one gentle moment at a time.
Witness a love that dares to hold on, even as memories fade and moments slip away, keeping what is truly memorable close to the heart.
From their first pairing in Meet Me in St. Gallen (2018), Bela and Carlo team up anew in ‘A Special Memory,’ rekindling their onscreen magic that made audiences fall in love with them. Known for her relatable turns in romance-dramas, Bela steps once more into a role that highlights her emotional range, while Carlo, long admired for his versatile and nuanced acting, brings depth and sincerity to his character once again.
Bela and Carlo are joined by an outstanding ensemble cast featuring Lotlot de Leon, Joel Torre, Yayo Aguila, Jaime Fabregas, Phoebe Walker, and Paolo Gumabao, bringing more warmth and heart to the film’s emotional journey.
Heartfelt, moving, and full of hope, ‘A Special Memory’ reminds us that the most unforgettable connections stay with us forever. Opens in cinemas nationwide on March 11, 2026.
