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
John Arcilla
Sisoy Salas
Dennis Trillo
Roman Rubio
Dante Rivero
Mayor Pedring Eusebio
Christopher de Leon
Arnel Pangan
Lotlot De Leon
Weng
Leo Martinez
Gen. Pacheco
Joey Marquez
Sgt. Joaquin Acosta
Eric Fructuoso
Vandolph
Agot Isidro
Senator Alice Samson
Dolly de Leon
Inday Arcega
Soliman Cruz
Obet Pamintuan
Lao Rodriguez
Kiko
Andrea Brillantes
Diane Salas
Ina Feleo
Joy
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Based on real 2009 Philippines journalist massacres; Matti originally made this as a miniseries then recut it into one punishing film.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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