Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Love will once again fill the air with bouquets and chocolates shared between partners–but what about “The Other Special Someone”?
Every February 13, unlikely lovers might celebrate a day before their legal partners. Dubbed as the “Mistress Day,” this special occasion is often regarded with judgmental looks from onlookers.
Finding out who the bad person in this equation might take too long, so why don’t we listen to their stories first?
Here are five films about those who relate to being the kerida, kabit, number two, mistress… you name it.
- The Other Woman (2014)
The Other Woman tells the story of Carly, who discovers her boyfriend is married when she meets his unsuspecting wife, Kate.
United by betrayal, the two women form an unlikely alliance to confront their cheating partner and ultimately find empowerment through their shared experience.
- Something Borrowed (2011)
In Something Borrowed, Rachel faces a moral dilemma when she realizes she is in love with her best friend’s fiancé, Dex, just before their wedding.
The film explores the complexities of friendship and love as Rachel navigates her feelings while questioning the ethics of pursuing a relationship with Dex.
- My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
My Best Friend’s Wedding follows Julianne, who panics when she realizes she is in love with her best friend Michael just days before his wedding.
Determined to win him back, she embarks on a comedic yet heartfelt mission to sabotage the wedding.
- Etiquette for Mistresses (2015)
The Filipino film Etiquette for Mistresses provides a candid look into the lives of women involved with married men, each navigating the complexities and unspoken rules of their relationships.
Love, betrayal, and the quest for self-acceptance are its central themes as its characters confront societal judgments.
- No Other Woman (2011)
Lastly, one of the most iconic Filipino films on controversial affairs–No Other Woman centers on the tumultuous love triangle between a married man, his wife, and his mistress.
The film delves into the struggles of each character as they confront their desires and the consequences of their choices, especially in their infidelity.
Through laughter, heartbreak, and unexpected alliances, these films challenge conventional notions of love and fidelity.
So, as you celebrate this season of affection, consider the diverse experiences of love that exist beyond the traditional bouquet of roses—because every heart has a story worth telling.
