Rainbow’s Sunset (2018): Cast & Plot
Rainbow’s Sunset is a 2018 drama directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Eddie Garcia as Ramon Estrealla, Tony Mabesa and Gloria Romero. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Joel Lamangan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Heaven's Best Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rainbow’s Sunset About?
The premise of Rainbow’s Sunset without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After decades, an elderly retired politician, Ramon, makes a surprising decision: to move in with and care for his childhood best friend, Fredo. As Fredo battles cancer, his family discovers the two men share a deep, romantic love that has endured throughout their lives. The story explores themes of friendship, love, and confronting the past.
Rainbow’s Sunset Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- gay
- apostrophe in title
- punctuation in title
- two word title
- gay father
- coming out
- closeted homosexual
- secret relationship
- older man older man relationship
- old man
- terminal illness
- cancer
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- gay interest
- 84 year old
- gay parent
- husband wife relationship
- gay relationship
Rainbow’s Sunset Cast & Characters
Eddie Garcia leads the cast as Ramon Estrealla, with Tony Mabesa as Fredo and Gloria Romero as Sylvia. Directed by Joel Lamangan; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joel Lamangan
- Eddie Garcia as Ramon Estrealla
- Tony Mabesa as Fredo
- Gloria Romero as Sylvia
- Tirso Cruz III as Emman
Also Starring in Rainbow’s Sunset
· 4 more- Sunshine Dizon Marife
- Aiko Melendez Georgina
- Adrian Cabido Jairus
- Max Collins Young Sylvia
More from Joel Lamangan
More films directed by Joel Lamangan: Sisid Marino, Fall Guy, Hour of Danger and My Father, Myself.
Rainbow’s Sunset Plot Summary
What happens in Rainbow’s Sunset from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
84-year-old Ramon [Eddie Garcia] announces to his family that he will move to the house of his cancer-stricken lover, Fredo [Tony Mabesa], to care for him. This bold decision immediately sets the stage for a family drama rich with tension, loyalty, and hidden affections. Each of his children carries their own struggles and small victories, and so does his wife, Sylvia [Gloria Romero], as Ramon confronts a difficult choice between duty to his family and a love that defies convention. The revelation that he is gay shocks the adult children, who are bewildered by his sudden move and by Sylvia’s unexpected calm and acceptance.
Full summary
The whole story of Rainbow’s Sunset, scene by scene
Rainbow’s Sunset Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rainbow’s Sunset.
How Well Do You Know Rainbow’s Sunset?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the lead character Ramon in the 2018 film Rainbow's Sunset?
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Movies Like Rainbow’s Sunset
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Rainbow Time, Under the Rainbow and Sunset Cemetery.
Rainbow’s Sunset FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rainbow’s Sunset, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rainbow’s Sunset?
Rainbow’s Sunset runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Rainbow’s Sunset released?
Rainbow’s Sunset was released on December 25, 2018.
Who directed Rainbow’s Sunset?
Rainbow’s Sunset was directed by Joel Lamangan.
More films by Joel Lamangan Who is in the cast of Rainbow’s Sunset?
Rainbow’s Sunset stars Eddie Garcia as Ramon Estrealla, Tony Mabesa as Fredo and Gloria Romero as Sylvia, among 8 credited actors.
Does Rainbow’s Sunset have a post-credit scene?
No. Rainbow’s Sunset has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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