“You’re Still the One” is a 2015 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Chris Martinez. The movie follows the story of Jojo and Ellise, two individuals who have always been in love but struggle to find the right moment to be together due to constantly encountering each other while involved with other people. The narrative spans 15 years, from 1999 to 2014, detailing the evolution of their relationship.
The film begins with Jojo and Ellise meeting in college during a debate, where their initial rivalry quickly turns into friendship and then love. However, they part ways without formalizing their relationship. Years later, they meet again, but by this time, Jojo is engaged to Racquel. Ellise, now a lawyer, decides to suppress her feelings for Jojo out of respect for his engagement. Despite their attempts to move on, they find it challenging to deny their lingering feelings for each other. Ellise starts dating Vincent but must ultimately decide between the love that came at the wrong time (Jojo) and the one that seems right but perhaps at the wrong moment (Vincent).
The movie is described as a mix of drama and comedy, though it has been critiqued for its uneven tone, attempting to blend the seriousness of their relationship with the levity typical of romantic comedies. It has been noted for its soap opera-like format and for not fully exploring the potential depth of the characters or the societal context in which their relationship develops. The film includes performances by Maja Salvador as Ellise, Dennis Trillo as Jojo, with supporting roles by Richard Yap, Ellen Adarna, and others.
