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My Illegal Wife is a 2014 Filipino romantic comedy film which tells the story of Clarise (Pokwang), a single mother, who decides to pretend to be married to Henry (Zanjoe Marudo), a handsome, successful businessman from Manila. Henry met Clarise while he was in her hometown for his work and they became friends, although it was clear that he was not interested in her romantically.

Clarise's intention in pretending to be married to Henry was to be able to stay in Manila and work, as well as to provide a better life for her son. The plan seems to work at first, but complications arise when Henry's girlfriend, Ellen (Ellen Adarna), appears and becomes suspicious of their relationship. The situation becomes even more complicated when Clarise's ex-boyfriend, Bogs (Pooh), shows up and starts causing trouble.

As the story progresses, Clarise and Henry's fake marriage starts to become more and more complicated, with both of them developing feelings for each other, despite the fact that Henry is still with Ellen. Clarise starts to question whether she should continue with the charade or reveal the truth to Henry.

The film features hilarious moments, especially those scenes where Clarise and Henry encounter misunderstandings and complications in their make-believe marriage. Nonetheless, it also delves into the serious issues of single parenthood and sacrificing for one's family.

The acting is commendable, with the leads providing convincing portrayals of their characters. Pokwang's performance as Clarise is particularly noteworthy, as she effortlessly juxtaposes the character's comedic side with her more emotional scenes. Zanjoe Marudo, on the other hand, delivers a solid performance as the successful businessman Henry who starts to fall for his pretend wife.

The cinematography of the film is also visually stunning, showing different locations in the Philippines such as Manila, and Clarise's hometown which provides a good background for the story. The soundtrack, which features mostly Filipino songs, adds to the freshness of the film.

In conclusion, My Illegal Wife is a romantic comedy that will make the audience laugh and appreciate the importance of family. It's a feel-good movie that explores the lengths a mother would go for her child and the possibility of love in the most unexpected places. It is a must-watch movie with a heartwarming story and great performances.

My Illegal Wife is a 2014 romance movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.3.