Bride for Rent

Bride for Rent

2014 · 115 min · ★ 6.4 · Romance, Comedy

On the eve of his 25th birthday, the day he’s set to receive money from his trust fund, Rocco parties, gets drunk and loses all his money on a poker match. His dilemma: He has to produce the amount, otherwise he will lose the client he needs to defeat his father’s TV commercial production company. Meanwhile, Rocky also needs money to pay the rent, otherwise her family will be homeless. There’s only one way for Rocco to be able to get money from his trust fund: Fulfill the conditions set by his grandmother and that is to get married. Rocky agrees to act as Rocco’s pseudo wife in exchange for a “talent fee.” They seal the deal. As they live like a married couple, Rocco and Rocky face one problem after another, forcing them with no alternative but to reconcile their differences and work with each other. Complication arises when they start to feel for each other, with their bond getting closer.

Directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar · Written by Carmi Raymundo

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Kim Chiu Raquelita "Rocky" Dela Cruz
Xian Lim Roderico "Rocco" Espiritu Jr.
Empoy Marquez Javier Jakobsen
Martin del Rosario Mik Antonio
Pilita Corrales Lala Avelina Corazon
Tirso Cruz III Roderico Espiritu Sr.
Dennis Padilla Nitoy Dela Cruz
Matt Evans Onyok Dela Cruz
Zeppi Borromeo Iking Dela Cruz
Eda Nolan Carding's Wife
Gerald Pesigan Gerald Pesigan
Marlann Flores Bekya

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