Gene works for the local underworld syndicate but always treats his abductees with kindness. He begins a dangerous affair with ex-bar girl Dolor, who's routinely beaten by her rich husband. When the cops move in on Gene's gang and Dolor's husband winds up dead, the couple flees with the law and their enemies in hot pursuit.
Direction
Erik Matti's early work, already showing visual polish beneath the sleaze.
Acting
Albert Martinez commits to 'tender kidnapper' with unsettling sincerity.
Director
Erik Matti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Erik Matti would later direct acclaimed crime thriller 'On the Job' (2013), making this softcore debut a fascinating career artifact.
The 'bold' film boom of 1990s Philippines exploited liberalized censorship while often smuggling genuine social commentary beneath the skin.
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