
I'll Be There
Synopsis
The story revolves around Maxi dela Cerna, a young, aspiring New York-based fashion designer who returns to the Philippines shortly after her mother’s death to find her father. She had been swindled by her ex-boyfriend and hopes to pay off her debts by selling the piece of provincial land that her parents co-owned. But this means spending time with her father whom she hates for walking out on her and her mother 15 years ago. As the uptight and guarded Maxi struggles to immerse herself in farm life and deal with a father she despises, she crosses paths again with Tommy, her childhood friend, now an architect who is trying to heal from his own mistakes in the past with his 7-year-old son.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gabby Concepcion
Poch
KC Concepcion
Maxi
Jericho Rosales
Tommy
Empress Schuck
Portia
Mickey Ferriols
Teresa
Luz Valdez
Nana Bebang
Celia Rodriguez
Mrs. Conching Collins
Tessie Villarama
Mrs. Santibañez
Froilan Sales
Roger
Bugoy Cariño
Pio
Kakai Bautista
Honey
Ikey Canoy
Oscar
Mar Garchitorena
Mr. Santibañez
Sheila Marie Rodriguez
Melissa
Barbie Sabino
Young Maxi
Sarah Aghabararian
Maxi's Model
Flora Gasser
Farmworker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maryo J. de los Reyes
- Screenplay & Story
- Anjeli Pessumal, Melissa Mae Chua, Athena Aringo-Tengco
- Original Title
- I'll Be There
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Anjeli Pessumal, Melissa Mae Chua, Athena Aringo-Tengco
Department Leadership Roster
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Director
Anjeli Pessumal
Screenplay
Melissa Mae Chua
Screenplay
Athena Aringo-Tengco
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I'll Be There.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I'll Be There
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I'll Be There about?
The story revolves around Maxi dela Cerna, a young, aspiring New York-based fashion designer who returns to the Philippines shortly after her mother’s death to find her father. She had been swindled by her ex-boyfriend and hopes to pay off her debts by selling the piece of provincial land that her parents co-owned. But this means spending time with her father whom she hates for walking out on her and her mother 15 years ago. As the uptight and guarded Maxi struggles to immerse herself in farm life and deal with a father she despises, she crosses paths again with Tommy, her childhood friend, now an architect who is trying to heal from his own mistakes in the past with his 7-year-old son.
Who directed I'll Be There?
I'll Be There was directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes.
Who stars in I'll Be There?
The principal cast of I'll Be There includes Gabby Concepcion, KC Concepcion, Jericho Rosales, Empress Schuck, Mickey Ferriols.
When was I'll Be There released and how long is it?
I'll Be There was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.




















