“Huwag Kang Lilingon, Kung Gusto Mong Mabuhay Sa Sariling Bait.”
Paring Bert, a priest, and his parishioner, Santos, a taxi driver, embark on a gritty journey to reconcile their moral conflicts while they elude an assassination attempt.
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Rocco Nacino
Paring Bert
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Floyd Tena
Santos Mira
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Chai Fonacier
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Jess Mendoza
Mang Ben
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Glenn Sevilla Mas
Father Jess
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Justin Mclaire
Jerry
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Brian Arda
Holdaper
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Hershey Neri
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Kara David
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Ken Russel Paredes
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May-i Guia Padilla Director · Charlson Ong Screenplay Rob Ibay Composer
First release August 7, 2026 · Produced in Philippines · Production Cinemalaya Foundation
Production
Metapixel Inc.
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Cinemalaya Foundation
Production
Philippines
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Original title
Tirik
Original language
Tagalog
Spoken on screen
Tagalog
Release dates
Philippines · August 7, 2026
Premiere · Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
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