Yassi and Ruru’s big screen reunion on rewind mode

Prepare to be transported back in time as two well loved actors rekindle their on-screen magic in “Video City.” Yassi Pressman and Ruru Madrid, whose last collaboration was a decade ago, are set to grace the big screen once more in a heartwarming time-travel romance from Viva Films.

Directed by indie film festival alumnus Raynier Brizuela, “Video City: Be Kind, Please Rewind” promises to be nostalgic journey especially for those who fondly remember the '90s and the iconic Video City movie rental stores.

A decade later, Yassi Pressman and Ruru Madrid reunite in a heartwarming time-travel romance from Viva Films.

The film introduces viewers to two souls, Ningning (Yassi Pressman) and Han (Ruru Madrid), who come from different eras but find love and inspiration in the most unexpected of places.

Han, a disillusioned film student, stumbles upon a VHS tape rewinder and unexpectedly finds himself transported back to the year 1995. The old internet cafe he enters has miraculously transformed into a Video City branch. There, he encounters Ningning, a staff member who captivates his heart. As he continues to explore her world, their connection deepens, even though the time they spend together grows shorter with each visit.

At the movie's grand press conference on Tuesday, the stars and director shared more insights about their long-awaited reunion and the magic that unfolds within “Video City.”

Reflecting on their collaboration, Ruru shared, “Working with Yassi then and now, I didn't expect our friendship to be like this. And I'm very, very proud of her achievements in life.”

He went on to commend Yassi's generosity throughout the shoot and for the genuine emotions she poured into every scene they shared. “I'm very lucky that I finally got to work with Yassi again,” added Ruru, who also revealed after all this time that Yassi was his first crush in show business.

Sharing her perspective on their acting tandem, Yassi said, “It's been 10 years, but it feels like we just saw each other yesterday. Ruru is still the same humble guy that I met before. He is very hungry and very passionate with his craft. It's so exciting to do a movie again where we give it our all.”

For the versatile actress, the magic that happens between herself and Ruru happens when they stay true to their characters.

“As long as we do that, the audience will feel it,” she guaranteed.

Yassi and Ruru also agreed that direk Raynier's directorial finesse played a pivotal role in bringing out the natural chemistry between them which has just been waiting in backburner since they starred in GMA Network's teen drama series “Dormitoryo.”

Ruru affirmed how the director's trust in their abilities gave them the confidence to deliver their best performances.

Asked for his approach, direk Rainier replied, “We weren't going for a hard sell; it was all about putting our hearts into our work. It was all about trust in each other. From the very first look test, we felt a connection.”

As Ruru noted, this chemistry was ever-present and continued to build throughout the entire shoot, making the film even more special.

All that said, “Video City” is not only a reunion for Yassi and Ruru but also a testament to the enduring power of friendship and shared memories. It's a film that captures the magic and nostalgia of the '90s. It's a reminder for all to cherish special moments and rewind the memories that shaped them to who they've become today.

“Video City” opens in cinemas nationwide on September 20.