For the First Time
Synopsis
Two lovers spend an unforgettable summer in Greece, but their differences threaten to break them up.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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for the first time full trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-14
Top Cast
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Richard Gutierrez
Seth Alexander Villaraza
KC Concepcion
Sophia Carmina Sandoval
Phillip Salvador
Santiago Sandoval
Eddie Gutierrez
Hector Villaraza
Pilar Pilapil
Sylvia Villaraza
Candy Pangilinan
Manang Josie
Geoff Eigenmann
Tristan
Jake Cuenca
Josh
Nor Domingo
Benjo
Bea Saw
Selene
TJ Trinidad
Greg Sandoval
Denise Laurel
Billie
Madeleine Humphries
Marianne
Ana Roces
Abby Villaraza
Bobby Andrews
Mike Villaraza
Bruce Quebral
Migs
Gee-Ann Abrahan
Michelle
Bubbles Paraiso
Issa Villaraza
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.8x
+$2.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joyce E. Bernal
- Screenplay & Story
- Vanessa Valdez
- Original Score
- Jessie Lasaten
- Original Title
- For the First Time
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joyce E. Bernal
Vanessa Valdez
Jessie Lasaten
Marya Ignacio
Chinno B. Marquez, Kara Kintanar, Marizel Samson-Martinez, Charo Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Chinno B. Marquez
Producer
Vanessa Valdez
Screenplay
Kara Kintanar
Producer
Marizel Samson-Martinez
Producer
Vanessa Valdez
Writer
Marya Ignacio
Editor
Joyce E. Bernal
Director
Charo Santos
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About For the First Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is For the First Time about?
Two lovers spend an unforgettable summer in Greece, but their differences threaten to break them up.
Who directed For the First Time?
For the First Time was directed by Joyce E. Bernal.
Who stars in For the First Time?
The principal cast of For the First Time includes Richard Gutierrez, KC Concepcion, Phillip Salvador, Eddie Gutierrez, Pilar Pilapil.
When was For the First Time released and how long is it?
For the First Time was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of For the First Time?
For the First Time had a reported production budget of $800K and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (3.8 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for For the First Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For the First Time was composed by Jessie Lasaten.