Francis Gabriel I Sampang

11- St John Paul

Seven Sundays

Seven Sundays is the story about an ailing father who wants nothing more than to
bring his family together again. But more than the drama, the movie also gives insight on
human emotions that goes beyond what you see on the screen.You don't have to stop
missing someone just because they are gone.In Seven Sundays, there is a cast member
whose presence is almost never seen but always felt. The death of the Bonifacio
matriarch left everyone in the family feeling lost, but her presence remains in their hearts
forever. Anyone who has ever lost someone dear to them will relate to patriarch Manuel
Bonifacio when he visits his wife’s grave and chats with her about family matters as if
they were on a date. Manuel teaches us that it's okay hold on to those we love and move
on when it comes to other parts of our lives.Never lose faith in family.When Enrique
Gil's character gets involved in a scam that has people hunting him down for money, his
first refuge was his friends because he didn't feel close enough to his family. His age gap
with his siblings made him feel out of place but despite that hurdle, they were the ones to
support him unconditionally with the challenges in his life.Love can be
unconditional.With his wife gone, Manuel had nothing to live for except his family,
mainly his four adult children A, B, C, and D. But even when they were too busy to
spend time with him, he never faltered in showing his unconditional love for them.Death
can bring people closer.When Manuel's children find out about their father’s illness, they
band together to give him the last seven unforgettable Sundays of his life. Before the
diagnosis, they could not be bothered to see him even on his birthday. Death put things
in perspective about how limited life can be and how precious time spent with our loved
ones really are.You don't have to be the same to get along and love each other.

The Bonifacio siblings had personalities different as night and day. Even though it
brought them conflicts and misunderstandings at the beginning, they eventually learned
that through their love for their father they were all similar in a big way as well. In the
end, they learned that it's not about background, career, or money that truly matters but
how you chose to live and value your family.