Modal meaning

We often use modal verbs or other modal expressions when we want to express an
opinion or attitude about a possible fact or to control a possible action. All modal
expressions are about the speakers or writers view of the world.
Compare
Hes her brother. She told me.
I know this fact for certain. I am not expressing an opinion about it. I am stating it as
a fact.
He must be her brother. They look so much alike.
I am expressing an opinion about a fact because of the evidence that I have.
We can divide most modal words and expressions into two types of meaning:
*The speaker or writer decides how certain something is, either in the present,
future or past. They predict or speculate about a fact. We see this type of meaning
when we talk about degrees of certainty, possibility, likelihood, doubt:
Paula cant be home yet. Its impossible. She left 10 minutes after us.
[The speaker hears the phone ring and predicts who is ringing.]
Theres the phone. Thatll be Mum.
I may go. I havent decided yet.
*The speaker or writer wants to control or direct the action. They give and refuse
permission. They talk about obligation and necessity. They talk about how they
would like the world to be:
[parent says to child]
You can come if youre good.
He should take more care.
Tell Jen she neednt bother about the washing up.
You mustnt worry so much about her.
You may go now. (formal)
Modal verbs

Often the same modal verb is used to express different meanings.

meaning
really certain
Monday this year.
party.

which verb?
will
wont
shall

you when I see you.

come again.

shant
must

Examples
My birthday will be on a
I wont have a
I shall have plenty to tell
I shant ask you to
The cakes must be ready soon.

Theyve been in

the oven for an

hour .
general truth
bad for you.
back of the

can
book.

offer
request
this?
a huge lunch.
Be able to
Be going to: form
Can

may
will
shall
will
would
Could
cant

Too much exercise can be

A list of verbs may be found at the
Ill get it. You stay there.
Shall I go and make dinner?
Will you close that door?
Would you close that door?
Could you help me with
You cant be hungry. You had
Could
Dare
Have got to and have to

May
Shall
Might
Should
Must
Would
Need
Will
Ought to
A modal is a type of auxiliary (helping) verb that is used to express: ability, possibility,
permission or obligation. Modal phrases (or semi-modals) are used to express the same
things as modals, but are a combination of auxiliary verbs and the preposition to.

BARCELONA: A LOVE UNTOLD

*KWENTO
Kwento ito nina Ely at Mia, na nagsimula ang love story sa Barcelona, na
kapwa may hugot ang buhay nang magtagpo sa ibang bansa. Napakaepektibo ng pag-arte rito ni Kathryn bilang Mia, isang dayo sa Barcelona na
walang ginawang tama sa kanyang pinapasukang trabaho. Naroon naman si
Ely(Daniel), na laging handang tumulong at sumalo sa lahat ng
pinagdadaanan ni Mia. Rebelasyon dito ang sobrang natural na pag-iyak ni
Kathryn kung saan talagang bumabaha ng luha sa tuwing umiiyak siya bilang
Mia. May pagkakahawig ang tema ng pelikula sa Milan noon na pinagbidahan
nina Piolo Pascual at Claudine Barretto kayat hindi maiiwasan na ikumpara
ang acting nina Kathryn at Daniel sa kanila.
In the movie, Ely (Daniel) is a student in Barcelona pursuing further studies
in Architecture while engaged in three (3) jobs as a tour guide, waiter and
photographer to support himself and provide for his family back home. He
lives with his aunt (Aiko Melendez) and her son Tonying (Joshua Garcia ) while
estranged with his wealthy biological mother (Isabel Lopez) who also lives in
Barcelona.
Ely meets the troubled Mia who goes to Spain to escape some personal
issues in the Philippines that had antagonized her relationship with her strict
father (Ricky Davao). Unfortunately, she would be faced with more trouble in
Barcelona. Coming from a privileged background, Mia is at a loss and cant
cope as an OFW doing menial jobs and hard labor. About to surrender to her
fate, Ely helps and guides her in a big way.
There are so many issues to untangle in this movie. Apart from Elys falling
out with his mother, for example, he struggles to get over a relationship
gone bad with a girl named Celine, who interestingly or oddly, looks a lot like
Mia. This plot makes a turning point as it inches and weaves its way into the
story. Ely is an architecture student taking up his Masteral degree in Spain
while Mia is a girl who made her way to Barcelona to prove to her parents
that she can do better than they think. Ely is still being haunted by his past
and the two are caught in problems surrounding each of their families.
*TEMA
I KNOW ILL NEVER LOVE THIS WAY AGAIN SO I KEEP HOLDING ON BEFORE
THE GOOD IS GONE
*PAMAGAT
BARCELONA: A LOVE UNTOLD
*TAUHAN
Kathryn Bernardo as Mia
Aiko Melendez
Edgar Mortiz as insiang
Daniel Padilla as Ely
Joshua Garcia as tonying
*DIYALOGO
Ely proved to Mia na mahal nila ang isat isa
Ely: Ingat ka sa lungkot-lungkot na yan. Mahirap magmahal ng tao na di pa
tapos magmahal ng iba
Mia: Sabihin mo sa kanya na masaya na siya. Na Pwede na magmahal ng
iba

Kung nandyan siya? Nasaan ako, saan lulugar ang mga taong
nagmahal sayo?
Sana piliin mo ding mabuhay. Yung talagang mabuhay
Ely: Huwag mo akong mahalin dahil mahal kita. Mahalim mo ako kasi mahal
mo ako, because thats what I deserve
Ely: Stop acting like you know my pain, stop acting you like you own it! Hindi
ikaw si celine! And you will never be celine
*CINEMATOGRAPHY

Directed by Olivia Lamasan

Produced by Marizel Samson Martinez
Screenplay by
Olivia Lamasan
Carmi Raymundo
Starring
Kathryn Bernardo
Daniel Padilla
Music by
Cesar Francis Concio
Cinematography Hermann Claravall
Edited by
Marya Ignacio
Production company
ABS-CBN Film Productions
Distributed by
Star Cinema
Release dates
September 14, 2016
Running time
130 minutes
Country
Philippines
Language
Filipino
Box office
300 million