Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from April 11 to 17, 2022!
Based on the bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan, this limited series follows a woman’s dilemma when her politician husband becomes the subject of a shocking scandal.
Lucky Prescott is a headstrong girl who just moved into town. As Lucky searches for her place in the world, she meets Spirit, a wild horse who will change her life forever.
From Warner Bros. Pictures comes King Richard, an inspiring biographical film about Richard William, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted tennis athletes of all time. The award-winning sports film premieres Saturday, April 9 first on HBO GO.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Monsters and Men), King Richard stars Will Smith (Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness, Bad Boys for Life), who won the ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ at the 94th Academy Awards® for his portrayal of Richard William, and Aunjanue Ellis, who earned her first ‘Best Supporting Actress’ Oscar® nomination. Producers Tim White, Trevor White and Will Smith were nominated for the ‘Best Picture’ prize. The screenplay by Zach Baylin was given a nod for ‘Best Original Screenplay’ while Pamela Martin (The Fighter) was in the running for the ‘Best Film Editing’ category. The film’s theme song ‘Be Alive’ featuring lyrics and music by DIXSON and Beyoncé, scored a ‘Best Original Song’ nomination.
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, King Richard follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends: Venus and Serena Williams.
Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams (Smith) is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California’s abandoned tennis courts – rain or shine – the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them.
Aunjanue Ellis (If Beale Street Could Talk, Quantico) plays the girls’ mother Oracene “Brandy” Williams, Saniyya Sidney (Hidden Figures, Fences) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (Godfather of Harlem) as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the Divergent series, Scandal) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (the upcoming The Many Saints of Newark, Ford v Ferrari) as coach Rick Macci. The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (IT Chapter Two), Kevin Dunn (the Transformers films, HBO’s Veep) and Craig Tate (Greyhound).
Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd were executive producers. The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit (There Will Be Blood); production designers Wynn Thomas (Da 5 Bloods, Hidden Figures) and William Arnold (The Hate U Give); and two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis (Dreamgirls, Ray). Music is by Oscar-nominated composer Kris Bowers (Space Jam: A New Legacy, A Concerto is a Conversation).
Filipinos can stream or download King Richard from April 9 first on HBO GO. Also enjoy the Oscar-winning blockbuster Dune and other award-winning films such as Judas and the Black Messiah, Bohemian Rhapsody,Tenetand moreon HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as ₱99.70/month. Or access HBO GO via Cignal, Globe and Skycable. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from April 4 to 10, 2022!
Green Mothers’ Club follows five mothers who became friends after meeting each other at their children’s elementary school. Together, the women navigate their lives with each other’s support, facing both challenges and triumphs.
Starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort, this film is based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, and his daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo.
This season of the HBO Original comedy series will feature sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis, and Quinta Brunson.
A convicted felon who got early parole after serving twelve years in prison vows to give his childhood love, now suffering from cancer, the best year of her life.
Based on the children’s picture book ‘The Princess and the Pony’, this animated series follows the adventures of the fearless Pinecone and her best pal Pony.
Delve into the world of true crime in Tokyo Vice and explore society’s views on gender, race and marriage in A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3. In The Flight Attendant Season 2, the young protagonist must rely on her wits to survive and Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito brings fun-filled programming curated for preschoolers – all streaming this month onHBO GO.
Inspired by the first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat by American journalist Jake Adelstein, this Max Original crime drama series captures the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in the late ‘90s, where nothing and no one is truly what or who they seem. Told over eight episodes, it is executive produced by Michael Mann, who also directed the pilot episode. Stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rinko Kikuchi and Tomohisa Yamashita.
A Black Lady Sketch Show Season 3 Premieres Saturday, April 9 on HBO GO
This HBO Original comedy series presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunson. Set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests, the first two seasons received critical acclaim and has been nominated for a total of 8 Primetime Emmy® Awards, winning for Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming in 2021. Stream seasons 1 and 2 on HBO GO.
The Flight Attendant Season 2 Premieres Thursday, April 21 on HBO GO
This critically acclaimed, breakthrough series returns for a second season, which finds Cassie Bowden living her best sober life in Los Angeles while moonlighting as a CIA asset in her spare time. When an overseas assignment leads her to inadvertently witness a murder, she becomes entangled in another international intrigue. Season one was nominated for nine Emmys®, and won Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. Stars Kaley Cuoco. Stream season 1 on HBO GO.
We Baby Bears New episodes premiere Saturday, April 2 on HBO GO
Baby Panda, Baby Ice Bear and Baby Grizzle continue their quest for a forever home. This month, catch brand-new episodes as the bear-y adorable trio embark on fresh adventures, encounter new characters and forge new relationships.
Cartoonito Streaming on HBO GO from Monday, April 18 and on Cartoon Network from Monday, March 28, daily from 6am-12pm
Cartoon Network is proud to present Cartoonito, a collection of learning-based programmes and fun content that is tailored for preschoolers every morning. Top picks include Lucas the Spider, Monchhichi, Dino Ranch, Esme & Roy, and many more. Stream them all on HBO GO from Monday, April 18 or catch them now on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito daily from 6am-12pm.
Are you always on the lookout for new shows and movies to stream? HBO GO has it covered! From award-winning comedy series and fantasy action drama to new seasons of existing series, there are just so many to look forward to this April on the streaming platform.
Voyagers
Premieres April 2
Written, directed, and co-produced by Neil Burger, it follows a group of teenage astronauts sent on a multi-generational mission in the year 2063 to colonize a habitable exoplanet amidst runaway climate change and the declining habitability of Earth. When they uncover disturbing secrets about the mission, they defy their training and begin to explore their most primitive natures. It stars Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp, Fionn Whitehead, Colin Farrel, and more.
Tokyo Vice
Premieres April 7
Based on the 2009 book of the same name by Jake Adelstein, the film is set in the late 1990s when the author relocates to Tokyo to join the staff of a major Japanese newspaper. He then starts exploring the dark and dangerous world of the Japanese yakuza. It stars Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Keller, and more.
Night of the Animated Dead
Premieres April 8
Directed by Jason Axinn, the animated zombie film centers on two siblings who visit their father’s grave at a remote Pennsylvanian cemetery. They then find themselves swarmed by zombies and one flees to a farmhouse and finds herself trapped with a group of strangers as zombies overcome the property. It features the voices of Josh Duhamel, Dulé Hill, Katherine Isabelle, and more.
Georgetown
Premieres April 9
Directed by Christoph Waltz, it is based on The New York Times Magazine article “The Worst Marriage in Georgetown” by Franklin Foer. It is a recount of the murder of Viola Herms Drath. It stars Christoph Waltz, Vanessa Redgrave, Annette Bening, and Corey Hawkins.
Spirit Untamed
Premieres April 16
Directed by Elaine Bogan, it follows a young girl Fortuna “Lucky” Prescott who moves to the small rural community of Miradero where she meets the titular kiger mustang she names “Spirit”. It features the voices of Isabela Merced, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, and Mckenna Grace among others.
The Sparks Brother
Premieres April 21
Directed by Edgar Wright, it is a documentary film about Ron and Russell Mael, members of the pop and rock duo Sparks.
The Baby
Premieres April 25
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It follows Natasha who is furious that her closest friends are all having babies. When she suddenly gets a baby of her own, her life dramatically implodes and twists life into a surreal horror show. It stars Sinéad Cusack, Isy Suttie, and Shvorne Marks.
We Own This City
Premieres April 26
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the 6-episode miniseries is based on the non-fiction book of the same name Baltimore Sun. It shows the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force and the corruption surrounding it.
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from March 28 to April 3, 2022!
Mari Yamazaki’s award-winning manga continues its story in this new anime series, where the Roman architect Lucius travels through time and finds himself in modern Japan and the Edo period, inspiring him to build a bathhouse in ancient Rome.
A group of investors investigates the suspicious death of cryptocurrency multimillionaire Gerry Cotten and the missing $250 million that they believe he stole from them.
This animated film follows Richard Linklater as a 10-year-old as he recounts nostalgic tales and a fantastical account of a journey to the moon and back.
In a future where Mars has become habitable and is colonized by the best of humanity, two college students scheme together to get to the red planet and unite with their significant others.
In a bleak future where the human race struggles for its existence, 30 young men and women are bred to embark on a mission to colonise a distant planet. But as soon as their primitive instincts kick in, the mission descends into chaos.
This film follows the story of the 30-year-old climber Tom Ballard who went missing in 2019 while climbing the so-called killer mountain, Nanga Parbat.
This March, HBO Asia is bringing us a new anthology thriller from Taiwan titled Twisted Strings which also delivers satirical takes on selfishness, greed, and ignorance.
Executive-produced by renowned filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsien, with the writing and direction of Huang Xi, Twisted Strings also has an award-winning cast ensemble which includes Lee Kang-sheng, Nikki Hsieh, Yo Yang, Yao Yi-Ti, and Sylvia Chang to name a few!
Check out the trailer and synopsis for the series below:
Twisted Strings follows a series of bizarre deaths happening in Taiping City. Against an eerie atmosphere, Wu Yuenu witnesses the deaths of people around her. A funeral, a missing body, a dangerous game, a kidnapping; real and unreal, these incidents are woven in Yuenu’s memories, converging in the mysterious Sailing Castle.
The name of the series is inspired by a popular Taiwanese nursery rhyme, which contains lyrics that tell the story of a monkey’s life over seven days. Each episode is loosely based on a line from the song.
Before the series premieres on WarnerMedia’s HBO and HBO GO this March 27, we got to virtually sit with its star Lee Kang-sheng for a roundtable interview where the actor talked about his experience working on this thriller. Below are the highlights of the interview:
Lee Kang-sheng on joining the project
Lee Kang-sheng has been known for starring in films such as Stray Dogs, Goodbye Dragon Inn, Rebels of the Neon God, and The Hole. “In the past, all of my movies are mostly very artsy,” said Kang-sheng. “In this TV series, hopefully, the Asian audience would get to see a different style of my performance. And because this series’ genre is a bit like dark humor, I think it would be very refreshing for the rest of the Asian audience.”
The movie star also shared how the script for the series convinced him to join the project. “When I received the full script from the director, I was immediately drawn to it. Typically, reading the full script would take up to two or three days, it only took me one day to finish reading the script.”
Photo: WarnerMedia & HBO Asia
For Kang-sheng, the series stands out because of its appealing storyline, and the fact that it gathers an exciting ensemble of stars. “I think this is very appealing to me because of the storyline. I think the storyline gets kind of complicated and there are many actors involved in this production, about twenty-plus actors. That attracted me and pulled me to want to be part of it. I think this is a very fresh and unique production, and I’m very excited to be part of it.”
The parallel worlds of Taiping City
The setting of Twisted Strings is in a fictional city called Taiping, where bizarre things occur. The show opens with a curious-looking marionette monkey walking around its streets and observing the different stories that unfold in the series. According to Kang-sheng, the viewers must look closely to fully understand the show’s unique storyline.
“You need to watch it in detail and be very focused as you’re watching it,” said the actor. “Because many actors play more than one role. Sometimes you might be confused about who is playing who, because the story is happening in a parallel universe. It’s all happening in the same town, so you need to focus and make sure that you don’t miss out on any episode or it will be very hard for you to follow the storyline.”
Photo: WarnerMedia & HBO Asia
Tipping toes around taboo themes
With the series revolving around Chinese traditional funeral customs, Kang-sheng also shared that the cast had to be careful about the taboos surrounding such a topic.
“Before [shooting], we would brief about the code of conduct. How to conduct ourselves as we enter into all these different places. The actors were briefed by a religious consultant to [point out] what are the taboos. For example, we cannot make a lot of noises as we enter into the funeral setting. And then before and after we enter the scenes, we also need to cleanse our bodies. Even after we return home, the religious consultant will give us a [talisman] for us to burn to make sure that the evil spirits do not follow us back.” Kang-sheng explained.
“Therefore, all the actors at the scene, we are very respectful, we conduct ourselves properly, solemnly, and carefully following all the rules. Every day, as we are shooting the scenes, we are on the tips of our toes to make sure that we didn’t cross any taboo,” the actor added.
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Asked if there was anything creepy that actually took place during filming, he pointed out an instance when crew members of the production felt weak during their shoot.
“Personally, my day of birth in Chinese belief, I have a very positive charge– very Yang. My Yang is very strong, therefore, I don’t think I will encounter all these spiritual attacks. But I noticed that during the production, some crew members, they are not as strong as me. They are a bit weak or in Chinese interpretation, their Ying is higher. What I noticed is that the next day, the crew members did not come for work because they encountered a spiritual attack and they need to excuse themselves from work the next day,” shared the actor.
Why watch ‘Twisted Strings’?
For Lee Kang-sheng, watching a TV show should be relaxing and entertaining instead of getting too serious about things. He also cites two things that viewers can look out for when the series finally drops.
“As you watch this series, in one way you get to observe Taiwanese culture and how they conduct certain rituals. Another way you can enjoy this is how the director, being very professional and serious about the script, [has] a very unique way of handling this kind of topic. It’s supposed to be a thriller mystery because the show is really out of the ordinary, out of the box, and there’s a lot of room for imagination. So if you watch this, I would just advice you to relax, chill, and get entertained instead of perceiving it too seriously,” explained the actor.
Photo: WarnerMedia & HBO Asia
Twisted Strings premieres with its first two episodes this March 27. You can watch the anthology series on TV via HBO, or via online streaming on HBO GO. Subscribe to www.hbogoasia.ph or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store on your device for as low as P99.70 per month.
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from March 21 to 27, 2022!
An apprentice photographer falls in love with a woman who has an incurable disease, causing her to age rapidly, dozens of times faster than the average person.
Bridgerton returns for a second season, this time focusing on Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find love, while the debut of the Sharma sisters begins to stir the high society.
This new animated series for kids follows a lovable crew of everyday objects secretly inhabiting the mall. When the lights go out, these transformers would morph and play!
Finley, a young musician studying abroad in Ireland meets the movie star Beckett who is shooting a new blockbuster. Romance buds between the two, but forces surrounding Beckett’s stardom threaten to put a stop to it.
A spinoff to G.I. Joe, this movie follows Henry Golding as Snake Eyes from the Arashikage clan whose honor and allegiance will be tested when secrets from his past surface.
From Effie White with her amazing voice and personality that arrested everyone in the room in Dreamgirls (2006) to Imperator Furiosa with her willingness to put her life on the line to free the Five Wives in Mad Max: Fury Road(2015), aren’t we all glad to have strong female role models across pop culture to inspire young ladies growing up?
With more women at the helm of productions in recent years, more of these girl power-focused tropes have come to life — with their stories of individuality, resilience, strength, and womanhood front and center.
HBO GO celebrates Women’s Month by spotlighting some of these heroines and their inspiring journeys. From Gossip Girl’s misunderstood queen bee to Batwoman’s self-effacing medic, meet strong, relatable women and discover their stories only on HBO GO — powered by PLDT Home’s fastest connections. For only P149 a month or P299 for three months, access HBO GO’s library of award-winning series and blockbusters conveniently charged to your monthly bill!
Get to know and maybe learn a few life lessons along the way from these female icons. Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Gossip Girl’s Julien Calloway
She’s as moneyed as an Upper East Sider as she’s influential as an Instagram celeb. With her shaved head and supermodel bod, Julien (Jordan Alexander) rocks as the new Queen Bee of Constance in this Gossip Girl reboot. Make no mistake, though: While usually nice, JC uses her Serena van der Woodsen-esque charm and Blair Waldorf-trademarked sense of authority to her advantage. In the recently concluded first season, she shows off a backbone of steel — defying her father’s wishes to connect with her half-sister Zoya and then confronting him about his sexual abuse allegations. In contrast to the OG GG queensthough, Julien exhibits more accountability. In one episode, right at Zoya’s birthday party, she realizes she has gone too far in bullying her sister that she asks everyone in the crowd to record her unexpected “I’m a bully” admission.
Stream Gossip Girl now on HBO GO.
And Just Like That…’s Seema Patel
As the overdue follow-up series to the iconic Sex and the City, And Just Like That… proves that women can hold their own — no matter the decade or phase in life.
The show may have its original leads in Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte, but no one translates this message more than 50-something realtor Seema (Sarita Choudhury). A new addition to the series, Seema is a breath of fresh air — playing a major role in showing the recently-widowed Carrie that there is still more to life after Mr. Big’s death. She even helps her find a new apartment! Unabashed and opinionated, Seema points out Carrie’s mistakes including this one insensitive — albeit unintentional — remark on her love life and age.
Stream And Just Like That… now on HBO GO
KIMI’s Angela Childs
Trauma affects people in different ways — Angela (Zoë Kravitz), a sexual assault victim too scarred to step out of her Seattle loft, knows.
Angela works from home as a data monitor for Amygdala, a tech firm whose products include a smart speaker that uses human monitoring to improve its search algorithm called Kimi (think Amazon’s Alexa). It’s the perfect job for her until she hears a terrifying voice recording that has her suspect someone is being assaulted.
Angela reports the incident to her superiors, but none believe her — an experience she knows too well after being disbelieved for her own assault. In this new scenario, she finally musters the courage to check out what’s beyond her front door and gather enough evidence to make a case. Even as she discovers that the higher-ups at work are involved, there is no stopping her.
Stream KIMI now on HBO GO.
The Girl Before’s Jane Cavendish
Jane (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), after suffering from a traumatic stillbirth, ran away to escape her pain by renting a gorgeous home in One Folgate Street owned by an eccentric architect, Edward (David Oyelowo).
Despite red flags (strict rules, cameras everywhere, no personal possessions inside), Jane decides this is the perfect place for her to heal. She even develops a romantic relationship with Edward but everything changes upon learning about Emma, the previous tenant who has more than a passing resemblance to her had mysteriously died. Feeling a connection and wanting to find answers, a suspicious, justice-seeking Jane is led down a dangerous rabbit hole.
Stream The Girl Before now on HBO GO.
Land’s Edee Holzer
Robin Wright appears in Land by Robin Wright, an official selection of the Premieres section at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo by Daniel Power Copyright Focus Features LLC 2020.
Feeling extremely guilty after losing her family in a theater shooting, sole survivor Edee Holzer (Robin Wright) physically isolates herself in the mountains of Alberta, Canada. It’s as if Edee came to the mountains to die, as she leans on her pain and lives off-grid with no survival know-how.
After a bad snowstorm destroys her new home, she meets Miguel (Demián Bichir), a hunter who teaches her how to hunt and rebuild her home. Edee finds solace in her new friend, who also lost his family. Edee finally lets herself grieve for her own loss as she navigates her way back to the life she had left.
Stream Land on HBO GO from March 19.
Batwoman’s Mary Hamilton
In the dark city of Gotham City, the Batwomen— Ryan Wilder and Kate Kane — are fighting with its villains. On the other side of the coin is the cheerful Dr. Hamilton (Nicole Kang), who has hers anchored on nursing. She supports Kate upon learning of the latter’s identity as the female caped crusader.
Despite numerous setbacks, including becoming Poison Ivy and turning on her friends, Mary proves that strong women can do what’s right to help others. In an episode, Mary stops supervillain Alice from blowing up the Gotham Dam and saves thousands in the city.
Stream Batwoman now on HBO GO.
Watch, discover, and be inspired by stories of strong female icons only on HBO GO, powered by PLDT Home’s fastest connections. Enjoy HBO’s collection of award-winning content with the undisputed fastest broadband network in the Philippines, as recognized at the Ookla Speedtest Awards. For more information on how to enjoy HBO GO with your PLDT Home subscription, please visit the official website at pldthome.com/hbogo
Streaming services have really redefined entertainment for everyone, and with more viewers exploring more shows across different platforms, the demand and competition between these streaming sites have resulted in a vast pool of content one can watch from their own TVs and gadgets.
If you’re always on the lookout for the latest releases on Netflix, HBO GO, and other streaming services here in the Philippines, we’ve got you covered! On this list, we round up new movies and series that are heading to your favorite streamers from March 14 to 20, 2022!
This Hitchcockian thriller follows a thief who robs a tech billionaire’s empty vacation house, but is caught by surprise when the rich man and his wife show up for a last-minute getaway.
In a future America that’s embroiled in civil war, a fearless medic goes on a harrowing journey to find the son that she lost in the evacuation of New York City.
As the crew reunites to stop a cyberterrorist from building a dangerous weapon, Dom is forced to confront his past when his forsaken brother turns out to be a henchman of the enemy.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (Film)
The Mortal Kombat heroes must travel to Outworld and defend Earthrealm as Scorpion searches for the ancient Kamidogu before it is used to resurrect the One Being, causing certain destruction to all.
A firefighter receives a mysterious text message revealing that his neighbor is actually a serial killer. The texter then commands him to kill his neighbor or he will never see his daughter again.
In 1985, local celebrity Tony Towers and his fiancée Sue go on a trip for a Christmas family reunion, but the train takes Tony to different stages of his life, giving him a glimpse of the past and the future.