Metro Manila (2017)

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Metro Manila is a gripping crime thriller that follows Oscar Ramirez and his family as they escape their impoverished life in the rice fields of the northern Philippines. Driven by the hope of a brighter future, they arrive in the bustling megacity of Manila. However, the sweltering capital quickly overwhelms them with its relentless pace and harsh reality. Desperate to survive, the family falls prey to the rampant corruption and manipulation thriving in the city streets. Oscar eventually secures a high-risk job as an armored truck driver, hoping this will secure his family's safety. Instead, he is thrust into a dangerous web of deceit, greed, and moral ambiguity. As the pressures of the big city close in, Oscar must make agonizing choices to protect his loved ones from the dark forces of the metropolis. This intense survival story highlights the struggles of migration and the extreme lengths a father will go to for his family in the unforgiving heart of Manila.

Country: Korean

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2017

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