In 2015, Rhian Ramos and Glaiza de Castro made waves when they starred in The Rich Man’s Daughter, a landmark series that featured the first lesbian-themed romance on Philippine primetime television.
It was a bit controversial. The genre of GL, or Girls’ Love, isn’t really a thing yet.
The show felt taboo, and the Movie & Television Review & Classification Board (MTRCB) even summoned GMA-7 to explain some of the show’s "inappropriate" elements.
Nevertheless, the series was a mild hit, and it spawned a loyal fan base for the Rhian and Glaiza tandem.
For over a decade, this RaStro fandom kept its community alive by rewatching episodes on YouTube and hoping for a second act.
Now, their devotion has finally paid off with I Fell, It’s Fine, a GL romantic-comedy movie starring the duo.
It is a surefire crowd-pleaser that will delight any RaStro fan.
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ANNE AND CHICKS
The plot follows Anne (Glaiza de Castro), a lonely resort owner whose life is at a standstill.
Her husband, Jun (Rafael Rossell), cheated on her, leaving her emotionally stranded. The resort, once a place of joy, has become her cage.
Everything changes when a woman named Chicks (Rhian Ramos) arrives. Anne is immediately smitten, even if Chicks is an enigma.
Why does she know Anne’s preferences, her secrets, and her pain before a single word is exchanged?
Will Anne figure out who Chicks really is before she falls deeper in love?
Chicks and Anne’s love story is easily believable because Glaiza and Rhian have endless chemistry. Whether they are trading playful barbs or sharing a heavy, silent moment, the connection feels lived-in and authentic.
Director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo knows exactly what her audience is there for.
She leans heavily into fan service, holding on shots of the two leads far longer than a standard edit might allow. There are many moments that feel like they could have been cut, but Bernardo prolongs them because she knows the audience has waited over a decade for them.
Fans will also be delighted that the director has peppered the movie with many romantic moments.
The Rich Man’s Daughter lacked these scenes; there wasn’t even a kissing scene in the finale episode.
I Fell, It’s Fine ends that drought with many kissing scenes, and even a tasteful intimate scene between the two leads.
But the abundance of kissing scenes seems to be compensating for some issues with the story.
Direk Sigrid has a history of blending grounded stories with charming fantastical elements—think the quirky realism of Kita Kita or the flying scenes in I’mPerfect.
In I Fell, It’s Fine, the fantasy rules are a bit murky.
The explanation of where Chicks came from, why she must disappear, and the mechanics of her return feel underdeveloped. It’s a bit confusing, leaving the viewer to wonder if they missed a line of dialogue or if the rules just aren't there.
Despite the confusing logic of its magical elements, I Fell, It’s Fine feels like a triumph, not just for the RaStro faithful, but also for Filipino fans of the GL genre.
It serves as a reminder that the genre is no longer a niche corner of the industry, but a mainstream force that is here to stay.
For fans who have spent years rewatching old clips on YouTube, this is the victory lap they deserve.
I Fell, It’s Fine opens in theaters nationwide on April 4, 2026.
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