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starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II. It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from the works of veteran poets such as Vim Nadera and National Artists

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. The final film features a guest cameo appearance by poet Vim Nadera. Aside from Abra and de la Paz, the film co-stars Chai Fonacier, Ybes Bagadiong, Brian Arda, Thea Yrastorza, Kate Alejandrino, Nor Domingo and Filipino rapper Loonie.

Plot

Hendrix is a poor aspiring rapper who wants to make a name for himself in the underground rap battle scene and gain respect in the community. After attempting to rob a second-hand bookstore in the neighborhood, he is discovered by the owner, Doc, an old poet with a haunted past as a dissident.

Cast

* Abra as Hendrix *Dido de la Paz as Fortunato "Doc" Reyes *Loonie as Breezy G * Chai Fonacier as Betchai *Ybes Bagadiong as Payaso *Brian Arda as Mando *Thea Yrastorza as Connie *Kate Alejandrino as Candy *Nor Domingo as Fuentes

Reception

It has received critical acclaim for its powerful use of the Filipino poetry in the form of

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poetry, the performance of veteran theater actor Dido de la Paz, and what film critic Philbert Dy calls its "''rather powerful examination of a generational relationship with government-backed violence.''"

Awards and nominations

The film won the awards for best feature-length film, Best Supporting Actor (Dido de la Paz), Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival.

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