Inspired by true events, the film chronicles the story of Sisoy Salas, a corrupt journalist seeking justice for his colleagues, and convict Roman Rubio, a hired gun who is regularly brought out of prison to perform assassinations.
Acting
John Arcilla's exhausted desperation is awards-worthy.
Direction
Erik Matti's patience lets dread fully marinate.
Cinematography
Manila never looked this suffocatingly humid.

Director
Erik Matti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on real 2009 Philippines journalist massacres; Matti originally made this as a miniseries then recut it into one punishing film.
Dennis Trillo trained with actual prison inmates for months to nail Roman's hollow, institutionalized stillness.
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