Smaller and Smaller Circles | Full Movie | Raya Martin | Nonie Buencamino | Sid Lucero

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  • Two Jesuit priests, Gus Saenz and Jerome Lucero, perform forensic work to solve the mystery revolving around the murders of young boys in Payatas, one of Metro Manila's biggest slum areas. While dealing with the systematic corruption of the government, church and the elite, the two priests delve into criminal profiling, crime scene investigation and forensic analysis to solve the killings, and eventually, find the murderer.
    Smaller and Smaller Circles - directed by Raya Martin features Nonie Buencamino, Sid Lucero, Carla Humphries Ricky Davao, Bembol Roco, and Christopher De Leon. TBA Studios
    FESTIVALS:
    2017 Busan International Film Festival
    2018 Udine Far East Film Festival
    Director: Raya Martin
    Starring: Nonie Buencamino, Sid Lucero, Carla Humphries, Ricky Davao, Bembol Roco, Christopher De Leon
    Genre: Crime Thriller
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  • @jvsaglesbebe
    @jvsaglesbebe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1165

    People here keep on commenting and commenting about how the whole movie is unfaithful to the book, that it didn’t reach their expectations, blah blah. Free country, free speech. I get that. But I hope that some of us can be more appreciative that at last, Filipino producers, like Ortigas, dared to create this and just made it available in TH-cam. They are the same people behind Heneral Luna. Gratefulness is so now a rare virtue nowadays.

    • @MortimerZabi
      @MortimerZabi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's a good film in its own right. Never said it wasn't. Why so affected? :P

    • @danjags9973
      @danjags9973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      "The movie is unfaithful to the book, it didn't reach my expectations. But thank you Ortigas for making this and making it available in TH-cam." -Are you saying instead of writing a unique personal observation, everyone should just follow this template?
      AND
      Following your logic, we should be grateful for all the media made available in TH-cam no matter how bad.(Not saying this movie is bad, just making a point).
      "Free country, free speech" but do as I say. "Do this not that", but free speech? You contradict yourself. Or perhaps pre-emptively defending yourself. Either way, you are obnoxiously self-righteous.

    • @MortimerZabi
      @MortimerZabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@danjags9973 I think they changed enough from the book that it could have been an original work. It's good, but could have been more.

    • @s.t.santos5928
      @s.t.santos5928 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So this was an adaptation of a book, not an original screenplay?! That explains my 2 comments above. That being the case, the writer and director should have made some effort to tie up loose ends in the story, instead of shaving it down our throat and praying that nobody notices. My gosh, if that is the attitude of Filipino filmmakers, we'll never get a nomination at the Oscars - ever! This reminded me of a Judy Ann Santos film that she tried very hard to get into the Oscars. I watched it and it blew my mind - in a negative way. The opening scenes alone wherein a man was speaking in Chinese sounded like a nursery student speaking Chinese for the first time. LoL! It was a pathetic film and a bigger waste of talent and production costs. Pls don't get me wrong; I grew up on Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal films.

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi, Jose! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We hope you've enjoyed our film. Stay posted on our TH-cam Channel for more movies and future uploads.
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  • @busterwolf
    @busterwolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Pinaka gusto ko dito yung production value. Ang galing nung itsura nung mga bangkay.

  • @pelikulektura
    @pelikulektura 4 ปีที่แล้ว +398

    everybody say, THANK YOU TBA

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's our pleasure! Please check out our new online series #SmallTalk Episode 2 airing tonight at 8PM on our TH-cam Channel.
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    • @danxikak2115
      @danxikak2115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TBAStudios hello po TBA, magkakaroon po ba kayo ng another historical movie?

  • @cherilynbernadette6547
    @cherilynbernadette6547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    For someone who haven't read the novel yet, I totally enjoyed this movie. I hope this kind of film will be shown in cinemas soon, nationwide. It deserves recognition. The opinions of others cannot be removed, but, our film industry needs to be recognized and appreciated more. Thanks, TBA. I'm doing a marathon now. Good job!

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hi, Cherilyn! Thank you for your awesome feedback and continuous support. We're glad that you enjoyed our films. Stay posted on our TH-cam Channel for more movies and future uploads.
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    • @zarwine7080
      @zarwine7080 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TBAStudios Salamat po sa pag-upload not, nagustuhan ko po sa uulitin. 😊 New subscriber. 😊

    • @clarissea8830
      @clarissea8830 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bjb
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    • @talisay2942
      @talisay2942 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dental record daw ng biktima. Eh mahirap nga can't afford to visit the dentist. Siempre normally inuuna ang pagkain lagi na madalas nag mi m8ss silang meals due to poverty.😊 If this was an American or European film, yes, lagi may dental record ang mga tao due to their being a rich countrry.

  • @danau668
    @danau668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1332

    Please let's not skip an ad kasi diyan na lang sila babawi :( Thanks

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      Hi, Dan! Salamat sa suporta. We hope you enjoyed our film! Please visit our TH-cam Channel for more of our free movies. Don't forget to like and subscribe.
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    • @danau668
      @danau668 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@TBAStudios No worries. It's really my pleasure supporting filipino films. Would love to join your production po soon. Hiring po ba kayo haha.

    • @MarkFilms
      @MarkFilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Pero 12 mins ad talaga huhu, pero sige na nga. Kunwari nalang yung annoying long commercial sa free TV. 😂

    • @TitserDig
      @TitserDig 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oo nga.

    • @titomiltv7875
      @titomiltv7875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@TBAStudios hindi ako nagsskip ng commercials thank you for quality films tba :)

  • @remraddominicalcordo5917
    @remraddominicalcordo5917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Most of you were confused about the conversation Joanna and Gus had towards the end, but for me it’s the most exciting part. You wanna know why? Because it foreshadows the plot on how the next book would look like. And how do I know? Because wayback 2017, the entire team behind the movie, together with F. H. Batacan (author of the novel), visited Cebu City for a special screening and press conference, and they revealed that the movie adaptation will be tweaking the ending to give the audience a hint on the sequel that the author is working. And this, my friends, solidifies the idea that Father Gus is somehow the filipino counterpart of Robert Langdon. Ugh, can’t wait for the next book! And to those who keeps on comparing the movie from the original source material, you have every right to say so. But of course, please do understand that books and motion pictures are two different channels for storytelling. No hate, just love. ❤️

    • @bluetoothpeople6050
      @bluetoothpeople6050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No hate, just love. But Robert Langdon is kinda amateurish. Probably, we could also consider Umberto Eco's William of Baskerville from the book Name of the Rose.

    • @remraddominicalcordo5917
      @remraddominicalcordo5917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @bluetooth philosopher: I like how this conversation is going. I’ll definitely add that book title to my to-read list. 👌

    • @MortimerZabi
      @MortimerZabi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Sorry, but her original last lines: "the ratings will shoot through the roof," were better because they showed that at the end of the day, mass media was as amoral as the police. No disrespect meant to the author but her revisionism is as bad as George Lucas making Han shoot second. It derails the character.

    • @carenkanealmosara7665
      @carenkanealmosara7665 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for sharing this!

    • @batsoupp
      @batsoupp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is there any news on the sequel?

  • @jemsastrum9804
    @jemsastrum9804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +723

    TBA is paving the way for the next century of quality entertaining films here in PH. Thank you for posting! A really (100x) great film ❤️

    • @guitardedmaniac
      @guitardedmaniac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It's not enough we praise all these quality films after we watch for free. We must support these films by paying and watching these in theaters.

    • @jemsastrum9804
      @jemsastrum9804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@guitardedmaniac If we're talking about specifics, I was hyped for this film really. When the trailer was released I immediately look for schedules for screening but to my surprise they didn't have a theatrical run here in region 6 (correct me if I'm wrong). Anyways sir I do agree, and we're hoping for the best!

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Hi, Jem! Thank you for your awesome feedback. Rest assured that we will continue bringing quality films. Please tune it to our TH-cam Channel for more of our movies!
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    • @gingerale9576
      @gingerale9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Filipino acting is so obvious and not so genuine. You can barely find a very good actor. Stories are shallow as well - not well thought of. Hope you can all get better in making films and meet international quality. You get praises by upgrading your film equipments that may make a hollywood vibe, but really - the quality is poor. Too superficial. Actors cant really wear the character they play in.

    • @diway18
      @diway18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gingerale9576 ahahahhahahahahah.... Are you lost? Was your comment meant for this film? Nonie and Cid? 2 of the best actors in PH? You are horribly empty...

  • @GaryHField
    @GaryHField 3 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    I’ve read several excerpts of the personal backgrounds of real serial killers from FBI America. I can say that the main antagonist in this film was a sociopathic sadist, which means he was born normal, but the brutal nature of his environment had transformed him into a monster. Very different from psychopaths who are born that way. Many psychopathic killers grew up from well-off families, while most sociopaths grew up in poor, violent and abusive households. Great movie. Thank you so much TBA, for publicizing this film.

    • @gside772
      @gside772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah have met a sociopath..And its true..

    • @spikedcartier2071
      @spikedcartier2071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      nahh, it actually needs more diagnosis and tests to prove which is which, and not just by bare observations and documented excerpts. we gotta take psychology as it is.

  • @holycrap___
    @holycrap___ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    The movie showed friendship of a believer and a non believer without clashing. It shows a passage of trauma, uncovered kinds of corruption and cases of sexual abuse. Truly, misconduct is different from a mischief. I hope everyone takes a lesson from this.

  • @shirochi7161
    @shirochi7161 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    I stumbled upon a clip of this on Tiktok and I've decided to watch it here. This is a masterpiece. The story, the cinematography, the acting, a marvelous piece. I'm filled with a lot of questions. I've read and watched a lot, fictional or not, and I didn't even guess who was behind all of it until the answer is staring at my face. And even then, I still thought wrong. Amazing. Kudos! I'm now scrambling to find myself a copy of the book.

    • @deniel_fel
      @deniel_fel 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same

    • @luzkehluh3826
      @luzkehluh3826 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same here

    • @genevivetan9000
      @genevivetan9000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same... luckily may full here sa yt🥰

    • @petmaluvlogz9195
      @petmaluvlogz9195 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just watched also because of tiktok

    • @michikomanalang6733
      @michikomanalang6733 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've read the book at least twice. You won't regret it!

  • @janandrewmagluyan7084
    @janandrewmagluyan7084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +597

    Bakit kasi hindi itong uri ng mga pelikula ang pinapalabas sa mga commercial cinemas? Or sa MMFF? Damn aren't we all tired of trashy content na ang purpose ay kumita lng? This is a real masterpiece and this is where I want to spend my money; hindi sa mga viceganda films 🤮. Also, can't wait to read the book 🤗

    • @adamc.2230
      @adamc.2230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      because in reality, there are less filipinos who would see these kind of films compared to what is in commercial cinemas. the mainstream is always molded by what is wanted by most people.

    • @janandrewmagluyan7084
      @janandrewmagluyan7084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @@adamc.2230 or maybe the capitalist media conditioned the people on what they want to watch. Kaya mababa ang critical thinking natin kasi hindi na mi-mainstream yung mga ganitong istorya--stories with social relevance, subtle in some sense, yet creatively presented.

    • @adamc.2230
      @adamc.2230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@janandrewmagluyan7084 it's give and take. The media wouldn't have the capability to influence if a lot of people will resist it. Just like how other movies that should be a series ended so abrubtly because there's not much interest in it. Besides, If these kind of films hit the mainstream, it will be bombarded by complains.

    • @janandrewmagluyan7084
      @janandrewmagluyan7084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@adamc.2230 yes yes! But I still hope that this will change and somebody will revolutionize our film industry, not just for itself but for the viewers as well. 💕

    • @micashanecolina2076
      @micashanecolina2076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They tried (MMFF 2016) but... :( Hindi masyadong mabenta sa public. At the end, sa public parin sila nakadepende :(

  • @neilpatrickluna
    @neilpatrickluna 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Grabe 'yung casting nito! Bigatin.

  • @infinitygauntlet101
    @infinitygauntlet101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Nonie Buencamino is such an under-rated actor. I remember his acting role of Elias in Jose Rizal 1998. Napakatalinghaga na aktor.

    • @meynardogenerale1455
      @meynardogenerale1455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How can you say that he's underrated? He's not 😁

    • @jesseowenvillamor6348
      @jesseowenvillamor6348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@meynardogenerale1455 Underrated in the sense na hindi sya madalas nabibigyan ng lead roles, at hindi kasing sikat ng mga tulad nina Christopher de Leon, Gabby Concepcion, etc.

    • @jolomrtnz_6408
      @jolomrtnz_6408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol sinong nagsabi di siya nabibigyan lead role eh puro lagi siya ang naganap sa channel 2 na tele serye 😂

  • @tutansession1160
    @tutansession1160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    there were major truths behind it like how many cases are still unsolved because of neglecting to gather data by our police forces, reluctance to pursue serial killers--which is more dangerous, and the erroneous image that people connected to Catholicism because it became common on 90s that priests were always involved if some orphans/children are missing. It's so good to read local novels translated into english and it made me wonder why it was not popular on the time were it was published. Lastly, I like the two protagonists, although they are simultaneously serving God and the people, they won't let prejudice compromise their passion to finish the misdeeds performed by immorality.

  • @reyferdinandpaniquejr6117
    @reyferdinandpaniquejr6117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I love how this film starts with a question then ended up with another question.
    Smaller and smaller circles, then suddenly you hit the bigger picture

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      H, RF! We're glad that you enjoyed it. Please check our TH-cam Channel for more of our free movies. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
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    • @dashavila4605
      @dashavila4605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hi haha sorry na pero ano yung question sa start? am i missing smthn hehe

    • @lianajan8
      @lianajan8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pls sabihin

  • @rickbran7541
    @rickbran7541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Hindi ako mahilig manuod ng indie movies, pero napabilib ako sa isang to plantsado ang pagkagawa. Hindi madaling hulaan ang manga sumusunod na eksena. Realistic pati ang props. Good job TBA!

  • @zymonedaniel
    @zymonedaniel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    This deserves to be seen! We should open our eyes, that the Philippine cinema has so many things to offer! This is a proof of a real high quality film! I'm really impressed! Thank you so much for this!💛

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, Zymone! Thank you for your awesome feedback. We're glad that you enjoyed our film. Stay posted on our TH-cam Channel for more movies and future uploads.
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    • @aquariumsatbptv3350
      @aquariumsatbptv3350 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@TBAStudiosI wish someday mapansin din nila ang mga novels ko regarding mystery and crime stories na kasalukuyan ay mababasa sa isang writing app na DREAME under stary writing. I have three novels namely SECRET ADMIRER ( MOTIBO 1 ), CASANOVA ( MOTIBO 2 ), and THE LAST CLIENT ( MOTIBO 3 ) at marami pang iba na nasa isip ko pa lamang.

  • @lumpiangshanghaihaihai
    @lumpiangshanghaihaihai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Genius casting director. Finally, an ensemble of real actors.

  • @slowjam1979
    @slowjam1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    One thing I can say about this movie? "BRAVE" This is happening in the real world and unfortunately, they need to hide it to protect other people. Galing ng Director nito.

  • @migwi2872
    @migwi2872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Tito Nonie's french is on point, damn.

    • @pantaleonsantos1960
      @pantaleonsantos1960 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You say that because your're a native French speaker?

  • @kristelrabe3021
    @kristelrabe3021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    After discovering films like this, I now know that there is a chance for the Philippine film industry! More films please.

  • @saeke5850
    @saeke5850 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am here because of Tiktok! Finally you got the recognition that you deserved! And hopefully, gumawa pa po kayo nang ganitong klaseng movie. Super ganda!

  • @erika9190
    @erika9190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    as a person who's really interested in true crime, i appreciate that they uploaded this movie for free dahil na enjoy ko talaga yung movie (although i haven't read the book yet) becoz it's rare to find filipino movies like this na tinatalakay ang totoong gawain when it comes to investigating a crime or murder to be exact and how corrupt some of the officials are when it comes to giving justice to the poor. this is some high quality stuff, i hope that they produce more movies like this in the future :'>

  • @asteforce
    @asteforce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    super underrated😤 start pa lng lagpas na sa quality at videography ng mga current filipino movies(di naman nilalahat)!!!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @_alayzah
    @_alayzah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    These are the type of films that should be in cinemas! I swear I won't mind wasting money if the films I'll be watching are like this

  • @kpgomez1117
    @kpgomez1117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    One of the breakthroughs of Philippine cinema 🔥

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, KP! Thank you for this. Please check out our new online series #SmallTalk Episode 2 airing tonight at 8PM on our TH-cam Channel.
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  • @Meem_Roxy
    @Meem_Roxy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks to Tiktok I found this movie. This movie deserves to be on the big screen. This is so under-rated. Kudos to the team and actors who made this. ❤️

  • @christiankate9422
    @christiankate9422 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was here because I saw the trailer on the tiktok, I was so ashame that I did not this masterpiece 😢 I want more, this whole movie is a masterpiece wala ako masabe ❤

  • @katrinalucena7576
    @katrinalucena7576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Finished reading the novel this movie was based on in a day. And now, I finally got to watch it here! Thank you, TBA. Buencamino and Lucero certainly brought their characters to life. 😊👏

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Walang anuman, Katrina! We are glad that you loved our film and characters. Please check out our new online series #SmallTalk Episode 2 airing tonight at 8PM on our TH-cam Channel.
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  • @FAscinATE01
    @FAscinATE01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I am blessed to be able to watch films like this. Everything was intrinsically studied and put into detail. Execution and unfolding of the story was superb. Not to mention how they did the corpses. I wish more films like this would be recognized and appreciated. I guess we're oh so done of the romantics and blands, we need more of what's real and relevant, may it be a grasp of the ugly and horrifying pictures of life. Something that could be an eyeopener, invoking what's needed to be invoked. These are gem stories waiting at the shadows of the alley to be seen and I am glad they are starting to be. I hope one day, when I get to create my own film, I'll be able to create such masterpieces as this. Sulong Indie! And thank you TBA for being an avenue of it!

  • @psalm139ph
    @psalm139ph 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    While I find the film really good. The comments makes me want to read the book where it was derived. Still worth the watch. Indeed a true work of art.

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Richard! Thank you for your awesome feedback. We're glad that you enjoyed our film. Stay posted on our TH-cam Channel for more movies and future uploads.
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  • @montague5636
    @montague5636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I never really had an appreciation for films until I stumbled across TBA Studios through the Luna, Goyo, and Bonifacio films and after looking through their other films, this one stood out the most and it amazed me. Everything from the atmosphere and the dialogue certainly struck me and surprised me, I questioned if this was even really a Filipino made film. And because of this film and their studios hard work, I have grown to appreciate Filipino cinema and the potential for it to reach greater heights. Thanks TBA studios.

  • @anyan2180
    @anyan2180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is so underrated. This kind of movie should be seen in theaters nowadays.

  • @heubertkhanmichael5239
    @heubertkhanmichael5239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Thanks, TBA for uploading this. I find the film very well-made. Wala akong masabi sa cast, all-top talent (and by that I'm not saying na basta sikat lang). Galing din ng production value, lalo na yung cadaver props. However, I wish it was more immersive for me. Di ko pa nababasa yung source material pero itong movie, parang di ako na-thrill sa paghahanap sa killer, tulad ba nung thrill na nabasa kong naramdaman ng mga nakabasa na nung aklat, yung thrill din na nakukuha ko pag nagbabasa or nanonood ng crime/mystery film or novels. Still, hats off to everyone behind this film, and please keep on making quality entertainment!
    To everyone else on the comment section na nakapanood na, please refrain from dropping spoilers para ma-enjoy din ng iba yung movie. Sa mga di pa nakakapanood, wag nyo po skip ang ads para suporta na rin sa filmmakers :)

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for this, Heubert! We are happy that you enjoyed our film. Please check out our new online series #SmallTalk Episode 2 airing tonight at 8PM on our TH-cam Channel.
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    • @matthewguerrero6797
      @matthewguerrero6797 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree

  • @renzoforteza1341
    @renzoforteza1341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bakit 181k lang ang views?? JUSQ. Anyway, well-made TBA studios!! I do not have big qualms about the faithfulness of the movie to the book. Thank you for creating and making this film available to the public!!!!

  • @marizgeraldinejose1236
    @marizgeraldinejose1236 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We were supposed to do a critical reading of the novel on which this film was based for my literature class in grad school, kaso my professor changed it to another material since there's already a movie at baka tamarin na raw kami magbasa. Hahaha! I must say, this film actually enticed me to read the source material.
    I quite enjoyed the slow build up, reminiscent of grade A Hollywood films. Looking forward to watching more Filipino films like this one. 🥰🥰

  • @macquiandaniel4334
    @macquiandaniel4334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Actors dropping bombs in every stare and saying just a 'lil word.

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Salamat, Daniel! Please check out our new online series #SmallTalk Episode 2 airing tonight at 8PM on our TH-cam Channel.
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  • @giodadivres8612
    @giodadivres8612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    When I was in college we have a subject creative writing. The book from F.H. Batacan truly page-turning. I am a slow reader of English books but "Smaller and smaller circles" was the only book I finished within two days.

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, Gio! Thank you for sharing this with us. We hope you enjoyed our film as well. Please visit our TH-cam Channel for more of our free movies! Don't forget to like and subscribe.
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    • @claradances6233
      @claradances6233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      OMG SAME I was able to read this novel late last year. Although I've learned about Smaller and Smaller Circles when I was still in 12th grade.
      I'm also a slow reader but this novel was really something! I looked forward to every word after each page turned ❤

  • @kuyabullex7598
    @kuyabullex7598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    We should be paying for these kind of movies and not those shown during Christmas season especially yung mga comedy movies na walang kwenta..these are the movies na dapat suportahan...sorry i am watching this here in youtube.

    • @MarkNowan01
      @MarkNowan01 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree

    • @jacqkellie
      @jacqkellie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      THIS!

    • @hey3965
      @hey3965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      true corny na nang mga pinalalabas sa sine tuwing pasko

    • @ericksevengaming8174
      @ericksevengaming8174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nakakainis lalo kasi mas kinikilala pa ng karamihan ang mga corny at low quality na movies kesa sa mga ganito.. Kaya napag-iiwan pilipino pagdating sa movie film kasi masyadong mabababaw ang demand. I mean, look at this movie it deserves more!

    • @rizzamaeong
      @rizzamaeong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ericksevengaming8174
      kaya lang naman napag iwanan ang pelikulang pinoy dahil sa laki ng tax on films before.
      we owe it to Bong Revilla kaya nabuhay ang sine pinoy.
      dahil sa kanya, bumaba na tax, and directors and producers can now dare to make films and sell them.
      before nasali lang pinoy film makers sa international film contests.
      incentives ang dahilan.
      pera.

  • @francesgacusan
    @francesgacusan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've read the original novella of SASC in one sitting back in college and it has been my go-to book whenever I want to read something exciting. I also had the privilege of discussing the book (together with my friend and classmate) way back 2012 for the Philippine Readercon. I've read the longer version in 2 days last year but for me I loved the novella more.
    Finally, after so long, I am very happy to finally see the film. There were differences of course, but nonetheless, the film is a masterpiece in itself. Thank you TBA!
    To all those who watched this BUT HAS NOT YET read the book, please, read it. It will give you a glimpse of Alex's perspective and feeling. SASC--either the novella or the extended version--is a good read. It's hard not to turn the next page and find out what'll happen next.

  • @danicadapito830
    @danicadapito830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is actually a nice movie! I didn't expect na may mga ganitong movies tayo, grabe ang galing! sana mapanood to ng mas nakakarami, bravo!!

  • @AllelieFlogio
    @AllelieFlogio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    "we need to let the world go the way it is"
    Thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece ❤️

  • @eidelleannejavier9936
    @eidelleannejavier9936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    -I think the book was written in English and was from a publishing house located in New York. That might explain why they mostly use English. (There's this movie review video that says the movie mostly uses English.)
    - The actors are all good. *Chefs kiss* most of the actors here are Veterans and not in the league of mainstream. That makes them too fitting to portray roles that reflects the different faces of society. The way they showcase the diverse and vivid characters were so good.
    - I like how the movie discussed different social issues that are still dominant these days.
    - I read a comment(from a movie review) that says the ending wasn't really clear. But , personally, I think the movie is complete as it is.
    Please, create tons of movies like these. 😍

  • @francomagdato5053
    @francomagdato5053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maganda sya, I hope marami pang ganito movies. Can't believe this is free to watch same as the other TBA movies.

  • @nelsonpesngot4214
    @nelsonpesngot4214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Jam-packed great actors kahit camio roles lang yung iba pero ang astig pa din. Ito yung mga pelikulang gusto ko, it keeps you entertained and think critically at the same time! Ang ganda! Pwedeng ilaban sa international movie festival! This is quality movie. Thanks TBA for making this movie available for everyone, now we can this kahit paulit-ulit!

  • @MariaIsabel-tx8hi
    @MariaIsabel-tx8hi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I first watched this movie after reading the the book. At first i was kind of disappointed in a way coz i had so much expectations for it. But i know for certain how hard it is to really make a movie adaptation of a novel. People might say that the movie didn't give much justice to the book but of course we can't expect it to be exactly the same coz the book had so much details in it (which makes it so much better). And those details cannot always be portrayed exactly the way it is especially in a 2 hour movie.
    I've rewatched it, now that I've almost forgotten the details that were in the book. While watching it the second time around, it suddenly felt like a different movie apart from my initial expectation that ruined my first impression of it.
    I'd say for a movie, it's really great. It's so refreshing to see these great acting skills from great actors. They were all so natural and i loved it.
    🙌

  • @edenformaggio4733
    @edenformaggio4733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    this is an absolute masterpiece, from the book and now to the movie. thanks a lot for this TBA, i won't skip an ad as a little support. and i'll watch this again on big screen someday pag tapos na ang covid and if mag decide kayo na mag screen ulit and that's a promise.. thanks ulet TBA!! kudos to the producers and to all those behind this film 💕

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi, Drhey! We're glad to hear this. Thank you for your awesome feedback and support. We are looking forward to seeing you in one of our branches soon! Please check our TH-cam Channel for more of our free movies.
      th-cam.com/users/TBAStudios

  • @vimosa7682
    @vimosa7682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bought the books years back because it was a bestseller but never had the chance to read it and passed it on to my lola who loves whodunits. Glad, I watched it for free. Didn’t skip an ad to help. Flaws and all, it massively deserves to be on the trending list!

  • @RichPlayz.
    @RichPlayz. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Ang galing ng pagkakagawa ng cadaver props, pati yung mga dead boys' bodies, pang-CSI ng U.S. Super realistic, baka nga actual dead bodies yon na hiniram sa real-life crime investigation, but i looked intently sa credits, wala. So it means props nga yung dead bodies. Kudos sa mga gumawa non.

  • @dot.erdana8230
    @dot.erdana8230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This movie just blew away my mind. Kudos to everyone who took part in making this!

  • @janinavirgo6117
    @janinavirgo6117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Napakahusay na pelikula!!!
    Hope iyon mga ganito ang ipinalalabas sa mas malalaki cinema at mga platform.
    Isang napaka ganda na likha. Magaling ang justification.

  • @series101tv8
    @series101tv8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Angganda ng quality ng palabas I regret na ngayon ko lang na discover tong TBA keep producing more high quality Films!!!!❤❤❤❤
    P.s I did not skip any ads hahaha its my help po❤

  • @jeanniem2563
    @jeanniem2563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yay!!! I've been waiting for this film for so long! Thank you, TBA! 🙌🏼 And yes, the book effin awesome! 😍📙👌🏼

  • @gettergee1817
    @gettergee1817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love this film so much. The acting, the cinematography, the writing- chef's kiss. Overall a wonderful movie experience

  • @jammiebears
    @jammiebears 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nung nalaman kong nandito si Nonie Buencamino, naexcite akong mapanood. Pero other than him, bigatin pala talaga yung ibang cast!! salamat TBA! Pakiupload din po sana yung tayo sa huling buwan ng taon hehehehe ☺️

  • @jeeannguibone1678
    @jeeannguibone1678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    YESSSS! THANK YOU TBA STUDIOS!!! Wonderful, exciting book and amazing film!

  • @sevr0101
    @sevr0101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    We need to do more films like this in consistency. No more vanilla films.

  • @cliffordpanlasigui3787
    @cliffordpanlasigui3787 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am so happy dumaan to sa fyp ko sa tiktok. Damn this is deep and different from a typical Filipino movie. Not a fan of this genre but I always take time to appreciate Filipino movies. Pero yung mainstream movies kasi pa corny ng pa corny

  • @clarkericakihirocortezemba7495
    @clarkericakihirocortezemba7495 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! I really appreciate this TBA, thank you. 💕

  • @camiedizon7401
    @camiedizon7401 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making this accessible! I hope it gets the recognition it deserves, won’t stop recommending this to people :D

  • @renaid
    @renaid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was planning to read the novel because the premise piqued my interest. I've always been a fan of mystery-thriller, and it's a breath of fresh air to find one amongst Filipino classics. Apparently, there already is an adaptation, and it's here for free! I wouldn't even mind watching through all the ads. Thank you, TBA :)

  • @chuerrynyan2423
    @chuerrynyan2423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Both the book and the movie are masterpieces in their own right. Periodt.

  • @ziagarcia1632
    @ziagarcia1632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you TBA Studios!!!! ang ganda ng movie, grabe wow.

  • @louellaramos4433
    @louellaramos4433 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love and look forward to watching movies like this one because despite the limited budget, it is so deep in meaning and the message it is trying to send it"s viewers. I wish there will more and more movies such as this one. This is what I call a real movie.Thanks for sharing.

  • @ashleycelestial1417
    @ashleycelestial1417 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seriously...this movie is so good it's like watching a foreign movie. the story is unique, you will really watch it from the beginning to the end and the actors will get better. this is one of the best Filipino movies I've seen, even Hollywood films...great job to all especially to Mr. Nonie Buencamino, Sid Lucero & Bembol Roco...Congratulations everyone...

  • @zera001
    @zera001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG THE LONG WAIT IS OVERRRRR!!! WALA MAN SA NETFLIX BUT THIS IS TOTALLY WHAT I WAITED FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS SINCE THE LAST SHOWING. THANK YOU TBA FOR THIS GREAT OPPURTUNITY TO WATCH THIS FILM! P.S. I WON'T SKIP ADS TO SUPPORT Y'ALL! KUDOS!

  • @1700tt
    @1700tt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this movie. I'm glad I was able to find this.

  • @tonievangeline
    @tonievangeline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    forever one of my favorite films!!

  • @kawasakigpz750
    @kawasakigpz750 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you TBA Studios for this. An excellent movie, great plot, well acted .. and you give it free on youtube!

  • @lanieampo9010
    @lanieampo9010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of the best filipino movies I've ever seen. I wish I read the book first before watching. I feel like I'm reading books of Tess Gerritsen and Scott turow with this movie. Thumbs up!!

  • @angelody1663
    @angelody1663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I seriously love the whole movie. Kudos to all people behind this.

  • @latertaters
    @latertaters 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES. FINALLY. Thank you TBA

  • @noone-vz2nc
    @noone-vz2nc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    SOLID! we need more substantial films like this one. hats off!

  • @meramelitante894
    @meramelitante894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    naalala ko pa noon nakita ko sa feed ko ang trailer ng movie na ito, ang ganda trailer palang. SHS palang ako noon pero since kulang sa allowance hindi ko mapanood sa sinehan or kahit saan. Ngayong college na ako, freshman nakabili ako ng copy nito sa libro. Maganda sobra. Now, it was made available. Andoon pa rin ang sangsang ng libro sa movie na ito. Sumisigaw ang mali. Maraming salamat TBA!

  • @JonsiTales
    @JonsiTales 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks to the people behind this film. Kudos for the way the story was delivered. We need more wholesome Filipino films like this. 🙌

  • @gjv1893
    @gjv1893 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for uploading this film!

  • @reniselim8630
    @reniselim8630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    OMG we have this book sa school library namin. I only read a few pages of it since we weren't in the library for long. My English teacher saw that I was reading the book and he told me that there was a movie about it and now, it's here on TH-cam!
    (On another note, I should go borrow the book when we're able to go back to school)

    • @MortimerZabi
      @MortimerZabi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please borrow it. If it's blue or brown and has UP Press on ir, better.

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. We hope you've enjoyed our film. Stay posted on our TH-cam Channel for more movies and future uploads.
      th-cam.com/users/TBAStudios

  • @anniebm4513
    @anniebm4513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just watched this and so glad to see other TBA movies are uploaded online! Thank you for making this available and looking forward to more quality movies from your team!

  • @holysheet1699
    @holysheet1699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kudos TBA studios, I have now faith in progressive philippine movies💛💛💛

  • @reighguevarra114
    @reighguevarra114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am a huge fan of the book, and now I am happy to watch the movie as well.
    Although there were some changes made in the film, still, it is magnificent!
    Also, can anyone please tell me where was the movie shot, especially Alex's apartment and the NBI building?

  • @donnapenton6119
    @donnapenton6119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watch this as soon as I finished the book. Thank you TBA for making this film available in YT. The casts are good and the film is great. But people should really read the book also to understand more of the characters. :)

  • @herlynnegrace1461
    @herlynnegrace1461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    DON'T SKIP ADS AS SUPPORT!!!
    Thank you, TBA!

    • @victorelpidio9559
      @victorelpidio9559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ah, ok. i never knew that!

    • @GEORGINA1013
      @GEORGINA1013 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm with you!

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Salamat, Her! Please check out our new online series #SmallTalk Episode 2 airing tonight at 8PM on our TH-cam Channel.
      th-cam.com/video/MDwBTdVPvAg/w-d-xo.html
      Don't forget to like and subscribe to see more of our free movies!

  • @macypayumo110
    @macypayumo110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much TBA!!!

  • @gyuhan1004
    @gyuhan1004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just finished the book last week and then may movie pala huhu. Thank you so much! 💓

  • @karlotorio353
    @karlotorio353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Maraming Salamat TBA!!

  • @dummyacc3768
    @dummyacc3768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you TBA! You make quarantine easier to deal with

  • @emovriltv
    @emovriltv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sana ganitong mga content ng movie ang ipalabas yung mga totoong may kinalaman sa nangyayari sa ating bayan. Mga totoong problema, kaganapan, sitwasyon, sakit at mga taong bumubuo sa ating komunidad. Sana mas marami pang pelikula ang ganitong tema at hindi puro pagpapatawa dahil hindi nakatutuwa ang mga pangyayari sa paligid lalo na sa ating panahon ngayon. Let's be more serious about what is really happening and be more attentive. Hindi puro pagpapakita ng kaluluwa sa magasin at telebisyon ang ipinapalabas kundi sana ay yung mga makatotohanan at kapaki pakinabang na istorya lalo na sa mga kabataan. 🖤🤍

  • @ellagumam
    @ellagumam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this. I missed this in theaters but I am glad to view it here.

  • @neoblight3335
    @neoblight3335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Finally, I was able to wstch a quality film.

  • @fayadelaconcepcion6574
    @fayadelaconcepcion6574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This was my quarantine go-to book, i'm so glad they decided to upload the film!! huhu Thank you so much!

    • @victorelpidio9559
      @victorelpidio9559 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      may i know where we could buy the book?

    • @upnomores
      @upnomores 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      where can we buy the book?

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome, Faya! Stay posted on our TH-cam Channel for more movies and future uploads.
      th-cam.com/users/TBAStudios

  • @marienyljoanvergara8529
    @marienyljoanvergara8529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you TBA Studios for uploading this awesome movie!!!!

  • @farahparaiso5446
    @farahparaiso5446 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A calm, eerie film. Amazing. Thanks for this!!!

  • @jps0369
    @jps0369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great quality movie. Great casts, acting, directing, story! I was surprised to see Christopher De Leon in this movie. Cid is hot as hell! Thank you for sharing TBA! And please keep making great quality movies.

  • @rydel376
    @rydel376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    SUCH good movie!! please please upload tayo sa huling buwan ng taon too 🥺

  • @TitaLavinia
    @TitaLavinia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesssssssss I hope this is good! I've had the book for years!

  • @arnoldcalinog7994
    @arnoldcalinog7994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing content great movie, fabulous actors... brilliant masterpiece...bravo👏

  • @markanthonyfernandez1400
    @markanthonyfernandez1400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing! This is the movie that needs to be uplifted and be watched. Very realistic and unbiased. Keep it up!

  • @definitelymobs
    @definitelymobs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Finally, thank you TBA. I remember requesting for this to be released here after watching IDILY. Looking forward to more quality films in the years to come.

    • @TBAStudios
      @TBAStudios  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Walang anuman, Robert! Rest assured that we will continue bringing quality films for everyone. Please check out our new online series #SmallTalk Episode 2 airing tonight at 8PM on our TH-cam Channel.
      th-cam.com/video/MDwBTdVPvAg/w-d-xo.html
      Don't forget to like and subscribe to see more of our free movies!

  • @nicoleibona1607
    @nicoleibona1607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you 😭

  • @callmecams
    @callmecams 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this, TBA! ❤️