Summaries

ROME AND JULIET follows the romantic journey and soul mating of two women caught in a web of forbidden love. Juliet (a conservative pre-school teacher) is a bride to be who befriends and hires Rome (a liberated businesswoman) as her wedding planner. As they go through the preparations, Rome and Juliet develop a deep friendship, a soulful connection and a love that is physically consummated. But conflicts arise when Marc, the groom who is a young politician, shockingly discovers the ongoing relationship between the two women. Angered and humiliated, Marc calls off the wedding and a huge scandal explodes, leaving Rome and Juliet in a state of emotional turmoil. Not long after, Juliet is driven away from home by her mother, gets fired from work and later becomes a victim of a road mishap that puts her in a coma. But in the end, despite all the trials and hurdles Rome and Juliet's unconventional love for each other remains strong and intense.—cinema one

Details

Keywords
  • lesbian romance
  • lesbian interest
  • lesbian couple
  • ampersand in title
  • lgbtqi
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Nov 23, 2006
Countries of origin Philippines
Language English Filipino
Filming locations Alfonso, Cavite, Philippines
Production companies Cinema One Originals I.O.U. One Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h 15m
Color Color
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