Plot
Seeking a brighter future in megacity Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family flee their impoverished life in the rice fields of the northern Philippines. But the sweltering capital's bustling intensity quickly overwhelms them, and they fall prey to the rampant manipulations of its hardened locals. Oscar Ramirez catches a lucky break when he's offered steady work for an armored truck company and gregarious senior officer Ong takes him under his wing. Soon, though, the reality of his work's mortality rate and the murky motives of his new partner force Oscar to confront the perils he faces in his new job and life. The movie portrays how far a man can go for his family.
Written by
Sean Ellis, Frank E. Flowers
Directed by
Sean Ellis
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, Philippines
Production Companies
Chocolate Frog Films
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award9 wins & 10 nominations total