The upcoming esports drama film, “GG,” is set to take center stage in a groundbreaking move for the Philippine film industry; hoping to get a coveted spot in among the entries of Metro Manila Film Festival 2023 this December.

Donny Pangilinan stars alongside Baron Geisler, all-star barkada (Igiboy Floresir Johannes Rissler, Gold Aceron, Kaleb Ong) and his very own mother, Maricel Laxa in the Philippines’ first ever esports movie “GG.” Written and directed by Prime Cruz with Hannah Pangilinan as creative producer. Elaine Lozano as line producer and Create Cinema as producers. Story concept by Zach Aquino. Hannah Pangilinan highlights how vital it is for her to have this kind of concept.

GG, which stands for Good Game, is a barkada sport drama film that aims to bring the thriving Filipino esports landscape, and its ability to build relationships and world-class careers, to the big screen.

This will be the first movie that will feature the real-life mother and son Maricel Laxa and Donny Pangilinan together.

“Donny believes in this movie so much that he is a major stakeholder and investor in this film. He has been part of it from beginning to end and he continues to be part of it, whether it is behind the scenes or with the cast or crew. I’m very proud to be part of this film because his whole heart and soul is in it,” Laxa told reporters. 

Even Geisler chimed in, praising Donny not only for leading the production, but also for being a versatile actor. 

“Si Donny nakikita ko siya as a (pang) love team era. Dun siya magaling. But dito nagulat ako na ang galing niyang leader sa set, as a producer, and also as an actor. Sobrang prepared, alam niya mga lines niya. May mga scenes na dramatic — when I look at his eyes, nadadala ako. Hindi lang siya pang-love team,” he explained. 

The film’s plot revolves around Seth (Donny Pangilinan), an aspiring pro-gamer, who, after the loss of his beloved grandmother, moves in with his estranged mother, Iya (Maricel Laxa), to continue his college education in the city. While mourning his grandmother’s death, Seth seeks solace and camaraderie within his esports team, “Tokwa’t Bad Bois,” as they prepare for an upcoming tournament.

As the story progresses, viewers are meant to realize that Seth’s journey is not just about gaming; it’s about mending family ties, making new friends, and self-discovery. As he balances academics and gaming, he faces personal battles that could make or break his team’s chances in the competition.

GG also hopes to show that, when balanced, gaming can strengthen family ties, promote friendly competition and lead to great success.

Gamers are often misunderstood in our Filipino culture. Therefore, GG dreams to celebrate how esports barkadas, through teamwork and dedication, have continually defied countless odds and expectations.

GG features an original FPS game called Requiem, modelled after a neo-Manila far in the future.

Mediaworks Inc., Cignal Entertainment and Create Cinema, the producers behind GG, intend to provide world-class entertainment and to elevate the movie industry in standards and process of production.