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Two kids betting their entire future on one brutal exam — relatable nightmare fuel.

UPCAT (2008)

pressure cookercoming-of-age grindFilipino schoolcore

Overview

Drama

A story of two high school senior students who believes passing the UPCAT will help make their dreams of becoming successful come true.

Flag of PHPHTagalog
Content warning
philippines

Standout Aspects

Acting

Felix Roco's quietly devastating performance as Lucas.

Direction

Olivarez captures exam prep as psychological horror.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel seen about academic trauma.·Friends: Group watch with your stressed-out barkada.
R

Director

Roman Carlo Olivarez

ReleasedDec 8, 2008
Runtime1h 53m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Cinema One Originals
Bigtop Media Productions

Top Cast

Felix Roco

Felix Roco

Lucas

Bembol Roco

Bembol Roco

Mang Avelino

Malou Crisologo

Malou Crisologo

Aling Baby

Richard Quan

Richard Quan

Michael

Mark Gil

Mark Gil

Mayor

Roxanne Barcelo

Roxanne Barcelo

Candice

Angeli Bayani

Angeli Bayani

Nanay

Angel Jacob

Angel Jacob

Jane - adult

Allan Paule

Allan Paule

Joaquin - adult

Arnold Reyes

Arnold Reyes

Lucas - adult

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

The UPCAT remains one of Asia's most brutal university entrance exams, with acceptance rates below 15% annually.

Insight

Bembol Roco's casting as Mang Avelino mirrors his real-life status as Philippine cinema royalty, adding meta-weight to the father-son dynamic.

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