SAVING SALLY and 1ST KO SI 3RD Coming to Netflix on October 15, 2020

Netflix is extending its streak of Filipino film releases by quietly announcing two new local films coming to the platform on October 15, 2020 (Thursday). The two films are 2016's "Saving Sally" and 2014's "1st Ko si 3rd" ("Third is My First"). 

 About "Saving Sally"

"Saving Sally" was part of the 2016 edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival and stars Rhian Ramos, Enzo Marcos and TJ Trinidad. The film is a live-action animation romance comedy experience. In the film, an aspiring comic-book artist is secretly in love with his best friend, Sally. He constantly fantasizes of saving her from the big bad world. "Saving Sally" received a rating of "A" from the Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines and won Best Musical Score award in the MMFF. The film is directed by Avid Liongoren who's other upcoming animated film "Hayop Ka!: The Nimfa Dimaano Story" is coming to Netflix late October. 

 About "1st Ko si 3rd"

"1st Ko si 3rd" was part of the 2014 edition of the Cinemalaya Film Festival and stars Nova Villa, Dante Rivero, and Freddie Webb. The film is a mix of romance, comedy, and drama. In the film, an elderly woman is looking forward to settling into a long retirement with her husband. But when an old flame turnds up, she grows restless and wants to reassess her past. The film is directed by Real Florido. Actor Dante Rivero received the Best Actor award in the Cinemalaya competition for his performance in the film.