What if you could revisit your past to reimagine your future? In the upcoming romantic fantasy A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Academy Award nominees Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell team up for the first time to explore this very question—wrapped in a story bursting with heart, wonder, and unexpected twists.

Opening in Philippine cinemas this September 17, this original film from visionary filmmaker Kogonada (After Yang, Columbus) invites viewers on a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience unlike anything seen before.

A Wedding. A Door. A Journey Beyond the Ordinary.

Robbie and Farrell play Sarah and David, strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and are whisked away—quite literally—on an extraordinary adventure through doors that open into pivotal moments of their pasts. But these aren’t just nostalgic flashbacks. Each door offers a chance to relive, reckon, and reshape what they once thought was set in stone.

“I love the theatre of doors. When I see a door on a theatrical stage, it always sparks the imagination. That door has the potential to lead us anywhere – into the mundane or the magical. Doors represent possibilities. They are inherently mysterious. Opening a door, literally and figuratively, means entering a new space, a new experience, a new moment in your life,” director Kogonada explains.

Romance, Humor, Drama—and a Hint of Magic

Written by Seth Reiss, co-writer of The Menu, the film blends genres with effortless charm.

“I liked that we can’t put the film into a box, yet it feels relatable,” Reiss explains. “It’s a story about two people and their deficiencies and evolving love story, and everyone can relate to that. Then it’s all filtered through this high concept of their magical adventure. The characters of David (Farrell) and Sarah (Robbie) and their romance are like the cake of the movie, and the magical realism is the icing.”

As Kogonada puts it, “The characters are real, their connection is palpable, and when you add a touch of cinematic wonder, it elevates everything.”

An On-Screen Duo That Lights Up the Screen

Kogonada praises the undeniable chemistry between Robbie and Farrell, saying:

“It’s the kind of film I would want to watch in a packed theater,” Kogonada states. “It’s surprising and original with two compelling actors – Margot and Colin – at the peak of their craft. They light up the screen together.”

A Cinematic Experience That Stays With You

With originality at its core, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is about the kinds of stories that linger long after the credits roll. It’s romantic without being predictable, magical without losing emotional depth, and deeply human in its reflections.

“I wanted to make something that was original and had a scale that reflected my love for a certain kind of cinematic experience. The kind I experienced when I was younger that would leave me both delighted and moved and would stay with me for days upon days.”

Watch the New Trailer Here:

Don’t Miss the Journey of a Lifetime

Mark your calendars: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey opens in Philippine cinemas September 17, distributed by Columbia Pictures, the local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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_{Photo & Video Credit: “Columbia Pictures”}