John Denver Trending (2019) - full transcript

Cinemalaya presents

a production of

What If Films Philippines, Southern Lantern Studios,

Outpost Visual Frontier and Tinker Bulb Productions,

featuring Meryll Soriano,

the people of Pandan, Antique, Philippines,

and introducing Jansen Magpusao in

For Ildefonsa, my grandmother.

Jenny Mae is online.
Show her some moves, Makoy!

Only if this idiot can dance!

Enough. Game, let’s do this!



What is wrong with you?!

Not my fault!

You keep changing the steps, that’s why.

No! You just don’t focus.

But the steps are all over the place!

- Well, what we saw on Youtube was better!
- And you get angry when I can’t follow.

- You're the only one who can't.
- Also that idiot behind him.

Such morons!

Me? Stupid? You can’t even memorize
the Lord’s Prayer.

Come on! It’s almost five!

All right! From the top!

Torn briefs!

You idiot! Enough of that, Makoy!

Let's go!



Sorry, wait –

I’ve had enough.

But the Director’s Day is almost here.

I don't care! Mother’s waiting for me –

So she can breastfeed you?

Let’s proceed.

Damn it! I'm going home, too.

Hurry up!

Didn’t you see we have to practice?

John Denver, my iPad!

What iPad?

Give it back, you idiot!

Your iPad?

I left it charging inside the classroom.

But I didn’t see it there!

It’s not there because you took it.

Give it back or my father will get mad!

You idiot, why will I take it?

Because you’re a thief! Let’s see your bag.

Stop that! Stop that!

Give it to me!

But it’s not there!

But it’s not there!

It’s not there!

Hey, what’s that?!

The guard!

My bag!

My bag, Makoy!

Makoy!

Makoy!

You idiot!

You idiot! I didn’t do anything.

I didn’t do anything.

I didn’t do anything!

Makoy, are you okay?

That bastard!

Just you wait, you piece of shit!

What the hell was that?

His fault. He started it.

But did you not really take his iPad?

You might have stolen something again.

Take a look then.

Do you see his iPad anywhere?

What was that, John Denver?

Nothing, Ma’am.

Hi, ma’am.

Take that to Kaboy’s tricycle.

Wow, that far?

They went there just to watch
that Spiderman movie.

My God, but the city's under curfew.

They jail even the minors there.

Is that heavy?

Careful, careful.

Have you seen mother, ma'am?

She was here earlier looking for you.

That seems heavy, sir.

You need help?
I’ll do it for five pesos.

No, I can handle this.

Have you seen mother, ma’am?

She was just there.

Mother!

John Denver!

What took you so long, you rascal?

But I’m only a few minutes late.

I bet you went to the internet cafe again.

We had practice today.
But you forgot again.

This is from Paga.

Let’s go. Your siblings are waiting.

Where on earth is the driver?

Miss Jean!

[in Tagalog language]
You’re going to Angeles next week, right?

[in Tagalog]
But I’ll leave earlier. I’m going with them.

[in Tagalog]
Are you also from Angeles, ma’am?

No. I’m from here.
My husband’s the one from Angeles.

You’re my exact opposite!

Miss Jean, can I send some mats
to my mother?

Do you make mats? Please, I’ll buy some.

I’m also leaving for Angeles like she said.

I’d like to buy some mats and bags.

Bring a lot, my visitors might want to buy too.

Deliver it to Malumpati Resort.

Okay, I still have some in the house.

All right, Miss Jean.

Thank you. Thank you!

See you in Malumpati.

You’re eating your siblings’ share.

Stop! Please stop, mister!

Let’s go!

Hold tight!

In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The angel of the Lord declared to Mary.

And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women.

It’s the Angelus, Carlos. Stop moving!

Where's my brother?

I’ll borrow the cord, brother. I have to upload a video.

What video?

Just wait for it on Ka-Tol’s blog.

You think he'll notice you?

I'll make sure this will reach him.

Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now and…

Miss, I’ll rent one.

"Let's make this bastard famous."

"He stole my friend's iPad."

"We already saw it in his bag
but he stills denies."

"Thick-faced!"

"See what he did more to my friend instead."

"Crook!"

"Evil!"

"Like and share..."

"...until it reaches President Duterte."

You idiot! I didn’t do anything.

I didn’t do anything.

I didn’t do anything!

Keep off, evil.

Good evening, village chief!

Good evening, too!

Did you just see Dolores? My god!

I saw her peeping into Aunt Diday’s house.

What evil is that witch hatching again?

Has she done something bad before?

Who do you think cursed Johnny
that’s why he died?

She’s the only one here
who knows about such things!

Fetch one of your father’s rubber tires.

Let’s set it on fire to drive away evil!

There you go again with your stories, Janet!

Your call if you don’t want to believe, village chief.

Let’s go. Your siblings are waiting.

Marites, I have to transfer these sacks of copra
to San Dionisio

but my helper got sick.

Are you available tomorrow?

I’m harvesting some buri leaves tomorrow, sir.

All right.

I’ll look for somebody else to help me then.

I just thought it might help you
pay off your loan to me faster.

How much will you pay for the job, if ever?

Two hundred pesos, of course.

But the sacks seem very heavy, sir.

But of course!

I just wanted to help you pay off your loan.

You could even actually help me yourself.

After all, you’re the one who owes me money,
not your mother.

He has school tomorrow.

Okay. I’ll do it.

All right.

Please help me bring these sacks inside.

They forgot to do it earlier.

You go ahead.

Your siblings are waiting.

You idiot. Move!

Oh god, Old Man Bining.

We were having a good time
with Titoy, Nadet and the children in the river.

Where is your mother?

She is still with sir Mando, Aunt.

Johnny saw Dolores when he was taking a piss.

He threw a stone at her.

That maybe angered her.

Do you remember Dolores’ mother?

She was claiming one of our lands.

Even Dolores was accusing us of stealing their land.

That might be her main reason for killing my son.

Have some biscuits.

Come here.

Eat.

"Poor boy! How’s Makoy? Is he in the hospital?"

"My God! Only a demon can do this!"

In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

"Teacher, look!"

"The attacker is from Botbot, right?"

"No, I think he’s from Pukatod."

"John Denver Cabungcal, what did you do?!"

"I sent it from Saudi. I haven’t seen
my only child for two years."

"I bought the iPad so we can keep in touch.
But look what happened."

"See what we have to sacrifice as heroes."

"This wouldn’t have happened if I were there."

Hey! You’re under a spell!

Mother –

We’re going home now!

My god, you still haven’t changed your clothes.

Children, let’s eat!

John Denver, what’s wrong with you again?

Nothing, mother.

I am Old Man Bining

and in the name of the power of God,

I ask you to go away! Leave!

You are being banished so leave!

Go away! Leave!

Leave in the name of the power of God.

In the name of our God, go away!

Leave!

Leave and never return!

Leave and never return!

Leave in the name of the power of God the Father,

God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, go away!

Leave!

Leave in the name of the power of God the Father.

Leave and never return!

"The iPad is not with me! Delete that video, Carlos."

I now banish the soul of Johnny
by the pounding of pestle on mortar

and by beating these sticks on the ground.

"You idiot, Carlos! Delete that video
or you’ll really get it from me!"

"Please 'don’t judge the book'
without knowing what really happened first."

"The truth is, I did not steal the IPAD.
I swear on the life of my family."

"You shithead! Show yourself to me tomorrow!"

John Denver!

Raise your right hand and recite the Patriotic Oath.

I love the Philippines,
the land of my birth,

Home of my race who kept me
and has been helping me

become strong, industrious, and honorable.

I love the Philippines,

I will heed the counsel of my parents,

I will perform the duties of a patriotic citizen…

My son has wounds and has fever.

- Where is John Denver?
- Over there.

- I’d like to talk to him, Ma’am.
- Let’s wait a bit.

(John Denver) Cabungcal! Cabungcal!

What did you do to my son?

He started it, Ma’am.

He accused me of stealing his iPad.

I didn’t.

He even snatched my bag.

I only got even.

Attend to your class, Althea.

Let me handle this.

Have you seen his pictures?

Don’t you feel sorry for Makoy?

- He taunted me, Ma’am.
- (Carlos) Samulde! Get over here!

Tell them the truth.

I am not at fault, Ma’am.

This idiot here stole Makoy’s iPad.

I didn’t!

I already told Makoy –

Liar!

Samulde! Delete that video.

Too late, sir. Many people have already made copies.

Why didn’t you go straight to us?

Look what happened.

But good thing he did, Ma’am.

Everyone saw the criminal act of that boy.

And why didn’t you notice this yesterday, Ma’am?

Did you not see my bloodied son on his way down?

Mrs. Pascual, we had no idea.

Yes, we saw them running...

but we thought they were just horsing around.

And perhaps we were already inside the faculty room

when Mark Francis (Makoy) got down from the rooftop.

That’s negligence!

Why are your students allowed in the rooftop?

Why isn’t there a barrier?

Sir, relax.

We’re still having that area fixed.

We were not expecting that…

Sir, let’s proceed to my office first and...

Come, sir.

How’s Mark Francis now, Mrs. Pascual?

Ma’am, we’ll leave this here first.

The floor of the faculty room is still wet.

We’ll just return for this later.

I hope Mark Francis is okay, Mrs. Pascual.

He still has fever.

That’s why I told him to rest.

He snatched my bag, Ma’am

and ran with it to the rooftop.

I just retrieved it. I'm sorry.

But he always does that to -

To what? What do you mean?

He has a grudge against Makoy, sir.

Makoy always annoys him.

Ah! So he exacted revenge.

That’s why he stole the iPad.

Makoy pulled down his pants
in front of us yesterday.

Liar! I won’t steal an iPad just because of that!

That iPad was bought in Saudi Arabia.

How much does it cost, Mrs. Pascual?

45 thousand pesos if you buy it here.

Is your mother aware of this?

Boy.

Stealing is a crime.

I know you’re a minor

but we have actions
to make you realize your offense.

Sir, please!

I didn’t steal it.

Then why didn’t you turn over your bag to them?

You didn’t because you were afraid

that they will find the iPad inside.

Sir, please!

Let me take care of this.

The incident took place here.

Allow us to fix this.

Ma'am.

Ma’am, she asked for my help.

So what do I do now?

Of course, he’s my neighbor, Ma’am.

But all right, you can leave me here.

Now, Carlos, tell us everything from the start.

That’s where we practiced yesterday.

Practiced what?

Our dance number for Director’s Day.

We were using Makoy’s iPad.

Why?

To show our practice live on Facebook.

What for?

Nothing really, Ma’am.

But the iPad’s battery ran out

so we used my laptop instead.

Makoy charged his iPad in the classroom.

Then it went missing.

Where?

Where?

There, sir.

Where, where?

Here, sir!

Your voice!

I didn’t stay here long.

I just got my bag and left.

You were the only one here!

But I didn’t see any iPad!

Your voice, Cabungcal!

Wait, I’ll show you something.

Please.

I won’t cause any more trouble.

Just return my son’s iPad.

But it’s not really with me, Ma’am.

Excuse me, class.

My husband worked hard for it in Saudi!

Here’s the ‘live’ video that I saved, Ma'am.

The LTE signal here is weak.

Here, Ma’am, look.

We were the only ones left here,
including Famie from Grade 9.

Look who just entered the room.

PO1 Corpuz is right.

You could have just shown your bag, Cabungcal.

Where is your mother?

Can you fetch her?

Ma’am, please don’t –

John Denver, please.

Just fetch your mother.

But she’s not at home.

Why, where is she?

Where are you going, boy?

Where are you going?

I’m fetching my mother, sir.

So you’re fetching her now.

I’ll take you to her.

Mother...

Old Man Bining bought two cases of beer last night.

It looks like Oda Diday paid him a lot for the rituals.

No idea about that, sir.

But did Dolores really kill Johnny?

I don't know, sir.

Anyway, take those coconut kernels to the oven.

They are still damp.

"That boy deserves to be in the gutter."

"Return him to his mother’s vagina.
They should have aborted him."

"You're a dead meat, boy."

"These young criminals deserve to rot in jail."

"A boy in Antique attacked like a monster."

"Mug this monster."

Don’t play the victim here.

It was my child who was hurt and robbed!

But who saw my child stealing the iPad?

He was the only one who entered the room.

But did you see him holding the iPad?

How long did you stay there?

Not long, Ma’am. I was in a hurry –

No, you were in a hurry to get the iPad!

And when you left here you went
straight to the market?

Yes, Ma’am. To mother.

Ah, Mrs. Cabungcal, did you check his bag?

Why would I do that?

So you’re not sure that the iPad wasn’t there.

Oh, so you’re certain it was there?

If only he had opened his bag!

But my friends saw no iPad.

They saw nothing inside my bag.

Can you call the two?

They are John Denver’s groupmates.

Did anyone of you enter the room, too?

Ma’am, we didn't.

Ma’am, we didn't.

We did not, Ma’am.

Really?

It was just John Denver who entered the room first.

And the iPad was in the room, right?

But nobody also saw him taking it, right?

Yes, nobody, Ma’am.

Ma’am, nobody too.

No one, Ma’am.

No one, Ma’am, we’re all outside.

Who else was here aside from your group?

Just us, Ma’am.

But we are not certain about that.

Maybe his friends took it for him!

Wait, I’ll get the two.

Ma’am, we’ll get the paintings.

Okay.

Get the other one later, okay?

We have to answer what’s confusing us.

Why did John Denver refuse to turn over
his bag if he wasn’t hiding something?

Why was it difficult for him to do that?

So if I say you have drugs in your crotch, sir,

will you expose yourself right now?

Mrs. Cabungcal.

Ma’am, Marcus and Anthony.

Maybe you two stole the iPad.

We didn’t, Ma’am.

We were at the school gate waiting for John Denver.

We were very far from the classroom.

But John Denver showed us his bag.
There was nothing there.

Of course, you’ll lie. He’s your friend!

Just tell us the truth.

You are humiliating your mother infront of everyone.

Give me a break, sir.

Mrs. Cabungcal, I have my reasons
for doubting your son.

Here’s his record.

Last year, he also had a fight with a classmate.

The boy just put stones inside your boy’s bag.

But John Denver threw the stones back at him.

His forehead bled heavily.

He initiated the fight, sir.

I did not mean to hurt him.

Also two months ago, Sheena Marie Plondaya,

complained about your boy stealing her food.

My god, even food?

Why did you not tell me about this?

And he owned up to it.

You stole some lunch?

Am I not feeding you enough?

Now what?

Was it you?

Did you steal the stupid iPad?

Answer me!

Are you a thief? Are you a criminal?

Enough, Mrs. Cabungcal.

Ma’am, this is my son.

Last night, he seemed to have a problem.

I asked him what’s wrong.

But he told me nothing.

He was lying that time.

I know because when he lies,

his nose swells up.

This time, I’m sure. He did not steal that iPad.

My God, woman.

You don’t have proof.

Nothing more to discuss.

But we have to take action
for his assault of Mark Francis.

So you’re suspending my son?

Like I said, we have to take action.

The public is waiting for our statement.

But his son accused my son.
His son took my son’s bag.

It’s clear that his son started the fight.

My son just fought back.

So it is my son’s fault now?

You do the math!

Why would my son get even?

The video made it look like
it was an attack but we all now it was not.

It was a fight between the two.

Now, Ma’am, if you suspend my son

suspend her son, too!

"Thank you very much."

"Why waste time to investigate,
when we already know the truth?"

"Guys, look."

"Selfie first before stealing the iPad."

"Let’s expose him!"

"Do it. Let’s unleash all of that boy’s stench."

"Let’s do it."

"John Denver is a thief. Let’s expose this evil."

Leave, you thief.

We don’t want to lose our things here.

Leave.

What took you so long, you idiot?

Look.

"He was the victim before Mark Francis."

When I asked him if he took my food,

he suddenly got so angry.

He almost pushed me.

My head was nearly smashed.

And now the school is still defending him. Unfair!

Hurry up!

Damn you, bastard!

Enough!

Enough!

What’s wrong?

I’m not going back to school.

I offer you this chicken.

You deal with that witch.

Old Man Bining!

Old Man Bining!

I need your help.

We have identified the suspect
but he still won’t own up.

Tell me if we're correct or not, Old Man Bining.

Jesus Christ, my God!

Jesus Christ, my Savior!

Jesus Christ, help me!

I knew it!

You know he’s guilty
when he starts behaving differently.

But it’s useless to confront him,
he will just deny everything.

What about the iPad?
Did they sell them already?

It’s still with him.

If you really want it back,
I have spells to make that happen.

Let me torture him with his guilt.

Why don’t we ask help from the village chief?

There you go again, mother.

I’ll stay here instead.

I’ll help you finish your bags.

Really? You just want me to shut up?

You list all their names.

Everyone who was there when the iPad was stolen.

Hurry! I still have to get your siblings from school.

Is that complete?

I think it's one of them. I swear it wasn't me, mother.

I know. You’re my son.

I know you better. I believe you.

It is locked, mother.

How do we get in?

Why do we have to do this?

This is for your own good, son.

We need to be clear with our stand

when we face the village chief tomorrow.

Let’s try at the back.

Come!

Careful.

Slow down. You’re too fast.

Careful.

So where did you rehearse?

There, mother.

Here?

Yes.

And where is your classroom?

Over there and there’s another room

and then the canteen, the computer room,

the stairs,

another room,

the faculty room,

and

the principal’s office.

What about Macmac and Tonton?

They were there.

Along with some Grade 9 students.

But what about here?

And there?

Did you see anybody there?

I can’t remember, mother.

Think!

It was just 5 o‘clock then, right?

There could be a hundred people here!

Four cheeseburgers, Miss.

Dine-in or take-out?

Take-out.

"Is he the one in the viral video?"

"Yes. What a jerk. He’s not even tall."

Brother, do you know this boy?

- Where?
- There.

I think most of you are already familiar with the video.

I couldn’t help being angry when I saw it.

I remember my kids in the Philippines.

I am working here in Canada.

And I feel the pain of the father
of that poor boy.

It made me really angry.

This is my message to that bully.

Boy, I heard that your father is in the military.

He taught you wrong

that’s why you’re very arrogant.

Make him face me.

I will teach him a lesson.

I challenge him to a fist fight!

Here, eat.

Transfer that faster! It is already late!

Marites, I need helpers again.

Are you available today?

I am sorry, sir.

We have to be somewhere.

Oh, all right. And congratulations!

Your son is famous now!

He’s really something!

He hasn’t stopped bringing you luck!

Village chief!

Come.

What on earth is this?

In two years, the pier here in Zaldivar
will have already been built

and I guarantee that commerce
and tourism here will improve.

Good afternoon, ‘Ding Sepin!

Is Mayor Domeng here?

I want us to be known for that,

not for this stupid scandal.

But who wants this scandal, Mayor?

It is my son who is being bullied
on Facebook.

He even stopped going to school!

Dear, this will end if your son confesses.

But what will he confess?

You have a problematic son!

Had I known that he left my child
with a bloodied forehead before –

But it was your child who started it –

See? Your son’s a trouble
because you tolerate him.

What if my child had a brain hemorrhage

or developed complications?

Come on, let’s calm down.

Had I known about this,

I would’ve reported you
to Tulfo’s public service program!

Maybe this child started having problems
when his father died.

His father’s dead already?

I have known this child from long ago

and he seemed like a good son.

But didn’t he change for the worse
when his father died?

My daughter said,

it also surprised her when she learned

that John Denver stole her lunch.

Dear, there’s a mental hospital in Pototan.
Have him examined there.

How dare you talk about my son like that!

It’s as if my son is the vilest person.

He stole what amounts to 45,000 pesos.

But what proof do you have?

All you have are unfounded charges!

Mayor, we do not know for certain

how many students, teachers,
or janitors entered that room

who could have stolen that stupid iPad.

My question is, why is everyone
ganging up on my son?

But isn’t he the only one seen
entering that room?

What about those who entered unseen, Mayor?

Why don’t you investigate?

We went around that school last night!

There was a couple dating there

even if it was already late.

How much more at five in the afternoon?

There were other people there
at that time, Mayor.

Haven’t you thought of that?

Or are you even still thinking?

You seem to be just looking for someone poor
to conveniently put the blame on!

Why? Only a poor person
can steal an iPad?

Mayor, are you going to believe her?

You won’t do anything just like the school?

Do you also want to be bashed on Facebook?

Wait! It doesn’t have to be like that.

We can still look for ways to solve this.

Otherwise, I’ll bring this case

to village chief Popong.

The incident happened in school.

The school is in his jurisdiction.

And if you still won’t come
to terms with each other,

you will have another round of meetings.

If that still fails,

then I’ll bring this to the social welfare,
the police, and the court.

What do you think?

Does the court have time to attend
to a case about a stupid iPad?

It is my son’s name
that has been tarnished, Mayor.

But did you or did you not steal that iPad?

Boy, answer straight.

Did you steal that iPad or not?

I didn’t, sir.

Here’s 5,000 pesos.

You go to my office tomorrow for another 15,000.

That iPad costs 45,000, right?

Yes, Mayor.

At least you get half of that.

So you’ll stop complaining.

What about my son, Mayor?

My God! You also want money?

Make it known that my son did not steal!

He didn’t commit anything!

But, dear, we can’t control
what other people think.

Really? Or you’re just afraid
to disprove everyone’s view, Mayor!

Marites, calm down.

My apologies, village chief.

And thank you very much, Mayor.

Miss, continue making false accusations

against my son and I will sue you!

Even if this reaches the court,

I don’t care! I won’t back down!

Miss!

Miss!

Are these our orders?

Here they are, Ma'am.

Thank you.

My bag?

It's here.

Is this mine?

How much?

The large one is 400 pesos

and the small one is 250.

Okay, then.

Thank you, Marites.

Thank you, too. Until next time.

Walk ahead.

Son, can you bring the clothes in?

Son, what are you still doing there?

It is expected that even if it has been a month now

the new Spiderman movie will still earn more.

Donna Chavez, Showbiz News Tonight.

When we return,

we will talk live to everyone’s brother,

Ka-Tol Marvin, to get his reaction

on the rise of his trust rating,

despite some people calling him the king of fake news.

We will also ask for his opinion
on the latest viral video involving a boy

in the province of Antique.

We will return here on Prime Time News Time.

Do you want some Cloud 9 (chocolate)?

Four Cloud 9 bars, Nay Ising.

Big or small?

The big ones.

Is your mother home?

Yes, sir.

Tell her then. I need her tomorrow.

Sure.

Mother...

...do they have movie houses in Angeles?

Of course.

Why?

John Denver, tomorrow,

you go back to school.

Inform me if ever someone hurts you again.

I’ll report them to the police.

Here's what happened, Ka-Tol.

On January 19, 2019

about a month ago,

John Denver Cabungcal accidentally killed
my water buffalo

valued at 25,000 pesos.

Now, his mother and I agreed

that they have to pay me 200 pesos daily.

That, maybe, was his reason
to look for a way

to earn some money.

Maybe that's why he stole the iPad.

A week ago, I saw him selling

some rice sacks to help his mother.

Of course, I took pity on him
but he needs to be taught a lesson,

which is to not light firecrackers
near animals.

My buffalo got wounded,

and eventually died.

So now he’s paying for it.

A week ago,

I saw him selling...

A week ago,

I saw him selling

I saw him selling

...the iPad.

I saw him selling...

...the iPad.

"Selfie first before stealing an iPad."

"You deserve to be crushed."

"Such arrogance from this midget!"

"A shame to his parents
and his school."

"Maybe he is in a gang."

"You deserve to die, you thief."

"Maybe he is also into drugs."

Son...

Son!

Son, your ride. Run after it!

Sir, please wait.

Ma'am!

Many of us are disturbed by that viral video.

But I am more disturbed by the
apathy of the school and the mayor.

We also learned that the school is owned by priests.
Fathers! Are you still doing your job?

Here, we already did the work for you.

Here’s what happened, Ka-Tol.

On January 19, 2019,

about a month ago,

John Denver Cabungcal accidentally
killed my water buffalo

valued at 25,000 pesos.

Now, his mother and I agreed
that they will pay me 200 pesos daily.

That may be was his reason
to look for a way to earn some money.

Maybe that’s why he stole the iPad.

A week ago,

I saw him selling the iPad to help his mother.

Of course, I took pity on him
but he needs to be taught a lesson.

Which is to not light firecrackers
near animals.

John Denver, I am Miss Ann.

Let’s go to the office so we can talk?

But Ma'am, I really did not steal it.

That’s why there is an investigation.

Go with her. She will look out for you.

Father...

Go with her, John.

John Denver, don’t worry,

we will contact your mother.

Come. Let’s go to the office so we can talk.

You don’t have to be scared.

We are here to help you

as long as you will tell the truth.

Don’t be scared because we will assist you.

Later, when your mother arrives,

I’ll start asking you questions.

I love my own, my native land…

Ready, sing.

I love my own, my native land

My beloved Philippines.

My heart, even my life,

to you I shall offer.

My duty I shall fulfill,

to always serve you.

Your freedom I shall guard,

My cherished Philippines.

John Denver, don't be scared, okay?

We just have questions.
Just tell us the truth.

We will help you.

We will just wait for your mother.

Just stay here, okay?

You’ve been found out, boy.

But Sir Mando is lying, sir.

Yes, we owe him money

but I wouldn’t steal just so we can pay him.

Boy, we are not here to punish you.

We are here to help.

Return the iPad

and your life goes back to normal.

Don’t you want that?

But I really didn’t steal it, sir.

A video already surfaced, boy.

Why don’t you just confess?

But that video’s a lie, sir.

Come on, boy! I am already helping you here.

This town used to be peaceful

but not anymore because of bastards like you!

Sir, this is where we practiced.

Here is our classroom

then the computer room.

And another room.

And then –

Do you think that’s still important?

But, sir, others could have entered

that room and stolen the iPad.

Who told you such nonsense?

My mother, sir.

Have you no plans of investigating them?

Why just me, sir?

Why are you not investigating –

Are you telling me what to do, boy?

You are all talk.

Everyone agrees that you are the thief.

Why don’t you just admit it?

What are you trying to prove?

That you’re right and everybody else is wrong?

Look.

Your school already expelled you.

You can never go back.

So why don’t you confess already?

Answer me.

Sir...

Son of a bitch!

Dagul,

the mop.

It’s right there in the corner.

Hurry!

Clear up the mess.

See? It’s right there.

Mother...

Mother!

I was also expecting the police
to bring him back here but they didn’t.

But you shouldn’t worry, Ma’am.

Maybe he just went home.

Maybe he just went home.

I will call the police to clarify.

I will give you an update, Ma’am.

Okay, thank you.

Take care.

Hail holy Mary,

everyone looks up to you.

Hail holy Mother of our home.

Model and ideal of the faithful.

May you strengthen the grace of our faith.

I love my own, my native land

My beloved Philippines.

My heart, even my life,

to you I shall offer.

My duty I shall fulfill,

to always serve you.

My duty I shall fulfill,

to always serve you.

Your freedom I shall guard,

My cherished Philippines.