Metro Manila

"Desperate men take desperate measures."

Sep 20 2013 Not Rated 1h 55m
Action, Crime, Drama

Looking for a brighter future in metropolitan Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family leave their miserable life in the rice terraces of Banaue, in the northern Philippines. In the sweltering capital, where all kind of perils lurk in every corner, Oscar catches a lucky break when he is offered a steady work for an armored truck company and the senior officer Ong takes him under his wing.

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

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Philippines

Production Companies

Chocolate Frog Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award9 wins & 10 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
9,558
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA