The story revolves around Karl Vladimir Lennon J. Villalobs, aka Intoy (played by Philippine Entertainment Portal’s newest Indie Prince Edgar Allan Guzman), who is secretly in love with his friend Jenny (portrayed by Mercedes Cabral), the most beautiful girl in the campus. Jenny is rich and quirky; Intoy is street-smart and ordinary. But this friendship is not simple, since Jenny has bestowed on Intoy some perks and privileges, including going to bed with her on the condition that they will not fall in love with each other.
Before graduation, Intoy feels that he has to shed his pretensions of being “astig” and finally profess hjis love for Jenny. But he is devastated with the turn of events.
Based on the bestselling novel of Eros S. Atalia, and a screenplay by Palanca award-winning writer Jerry Gracio, directed by GMMSF’s Favorite Director awardee Erick Salud and produced by the respected industry critic and producer Noel D. Ferrer with the help of Lightscape, Inc. of the Tuvieras & Total Entertainment Inc. of Ryan Enriquez and Joven Tan, “Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me” is an examination of post-modern love and relationship and the way this generation deals with their love and fear.