The third thread, arguably the most dramatic, follows the wealthy Arturo (played by Edu Manzano). If Grace struggles with the lack of money, Arturo struggles with its presence . His storyline exposes the hollowness of the nouveau riche. He is caught in a web of greed, trying to manipulate his siblings to secure the family fortune.

The power of the is found in its dialogue, which manages to be distinctly Filipino without descending into caricature.

In particular, Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013) has a similar structure: a family gathering for a sibling’s wedding, old wounds opened, and a tearful confrontation. But Ang Tanging Yaman remains superior because of its religious restraint — there are no villains, only wounded people.