On the Job

Synopsis: A gritty crime-thriller about four men struggling to survive and a make living for themselves and their respective loved ones. Two are former prison inmates, hired as contract killers, and the two other are law enforcers and investigators, caught in the loop of corrupt government officials. Mario intends to go straight when he gets parole, and Daniel a younger inmate and Mario's apprentice, is set to replace him as hired killer. Joaquin and Francis are the police officers tangled in a moral conflict. The two groups inevitably collide.
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Director(s): Erik Matti
Production: Well Go US
  20 wins & 32 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.0
Metacritic:
70
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%
NOT RATED
Year:
2013
118 min
Website
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Tatang,

are we going back right away?

I was hoping to go

somewhere after.

I told you about it, remember?

A pack of Marlboro.

Here.

Here you go.

It's crazy here...

but I like it this Way.

How many policemen passed by?

Did you see the alley

by the corner?

Did you count your change?

It's five pesos short.

- F*** that a**hole!

- Let it go, a**hole.

He's dead!

Dead man!

A man was shot and killed

today... in Quezon City.

He tried to run away...

and he was shot.

Drugs may be the main

motive in the murder...

since the victim was a

reported drug runner.

Let us make a solemn

oath among ourselves...

to stand committed...

to serve the Filipino People.

Last election, we demanded...

if there is no corruption...

there is no poverty.

NRP! NRP!

The COMELEC is

making preparations...

the PNP and the AFP

for the elections.

Businesses are pulling

out investments...

from the Philippines. Seen by the

continuous drop in value of the Peso.

We cannot treat vendors

and squatters...

the same way we treat criminals.

An anti-crime group

criticized the police?

For the rampant crime?

In Metro Manila.

Camera footage shows the suspect...

leaving New Bilibid

Prison in Muntinlupa.

They might be comfortable

in killing other people...

because someone supports them.

If we keep electing the

same politicians...

true change will never come.

Soldiers opened fire on us.

Total gun ban shall be implemented.

Why did you have to take his life?

You killed my child!

His face was caught

on the CCTV camera.

The gunmen pulled out their guns?

The victim was dead on the spot.

Bystanders were caught in the crossfire.

According to witnesses?

John Paul was the one

passing the bullets?

While the other was

firing the gun.

The gunman knew what he was doing?

Professional.

He was hit with an assault

rifle in the leg?

And other parts of the body.

The victim was dead on the spot.

They were used as human shields.

A businessman was killed...

after he was shot in Manila.

We are investigating if he has...

certain involvement

with the company...

of certain personalities.

For God's sake!

Stop dragging his name in politics!

Let us mourn him in peace!

What a crowd right, 'Tang?

I had a hard time escaping.

Did you, know, I had to pass the...

I'll drop you off at

Morayta, 'Tang...

and then I'll pick

you up around 7.

I'll stay out for the night.

I'll go back tomorrow.

So it will just be you, Daniel?

Ma'am Thelma, could I just...

go back tomorrow with Tatang?

You'd really risk so

much for a few hours.

Rex will get you for this again.

By the way...

I have to pay for some stuff...

Daniel needs an advance.

Just take it out of

his pay tomorrow.

How much?

Six thousand...

I have to pay for...

my mom's dialysis,

their electric bill...

and also for my motel.

And also for my motel.

Thanks!

Text Rex that you won't

make it tonight.

Want to eat?

It's my treat. Come on!

No thanks.

No, I'll go ahead.

Want me to go with you?

No way.

- Daniel?

- Mama?

- How are you?

- Daniel, how have you been?

David, come.

Your brother is on the phone.

- How are things?

- We're good. How about you?

I knew you were going to call.

I had a strong feeling.

Sorry it took me a while.

I was out in the desert last week.

I've been really busy.

It's okay!

I just saw Dubai on TV.

There were Arabs everywhere!

I remembered you.

There are lots of them here!

If you could only smell them.

They don't take baths.

Really? So do you

always cover your nose?

Ma?

Does Badong still visit?

Of course not.

Why do you ask?

I can't send money this month.

Save what you can for now.

That's okay. Don't worry.

I'll just wait for it.

It's hot!

Mar.

Stop it!

You're horny again!

Save it for later!

What time are you

leaving tomorrow?

8 o'clock.

Eat first, will you?

Pa?

Tina?

When did you arrive?

Just a while ago.

I got a day off...

but I have to go back tomorrow.

This is Ruel.

My boyfriend.

He's also taking up Law.

Good evening.

You already have a boyfriend?

Come on, Pa.

I'm already 24.

Is that so?

Come join us for dinner.

Come on.

Ruel, let's eat.

How is Cebu?

Still the same.

Lonely...

hot...

and crowded.

Is that why you look so pale?

I'm sure you're always

locked up inside.

How's school?

That Law school is taking forever.

I'll finish soon.

Next year,

I'll take my bar exams.

And then once I become

Atty. Maghari...

you can finally retire.

But I'm still strong!

And we'll need the extra money.

- I'll I go ahead.

- Eat first

Don't you have class?

I do, later.

- But I still have money.

- Use it for school.

When are you coming back?

I don't know.

If my boss is in a good mood...

I'll ask for leave again.

I hope you can come

home more often.

I'll try.

Pa...

Mario, you forgot something!

Your shirt.

I'll try, okay?

Take this with you.

Please take care.

And you...

watch out for that Ruel.

Don't let him make you cry.

Of course not, Pa.

Don't you save what you earn?

Thelma said more

jobs are coming in.

If you can still drink...

once Rex is done with you.

Hell yeah!

That's a lot of money.

When do you think I

can earn as much?

Don't rush.

I was a backup for three years

before I got promoted.

Do you think...

Thelma will hire me?

Do you think she's annoyed at me?

That's what's worrying you?

Ask me if I'm annoyed at you.

Two of these.

Wait!

For you!

How was the trip?

I saw it on the news.

Next time,

we'll bring you chocolates.

Right?

Let's go to Lydia's.

Make mine a double.

One isn't enough.

I'll take care of it.

Santos...

go ahead and clear the way.

Yes sir.

Where have you been?

Why did you spend the night out?

Hey!

What took you so long?

Did you build a f***ing monument?

But the warden's house was huge!

Don't make excuses with me!

Beat them up!

Warden wants you.

You're lucky.

Get out of my face.

Beat him up!

I said beat him up!

Warden.

This came for you.

It's going through.

It's official.

They'll let us know next month.

Take this.

Be good this time.

Francis.

Dad.

You already met Renato.

Wally, from the 3rd district.

Of course you haven't

met General Pacheco.

My son-in-law, Francis.

It's nice to finally meet you sir.

Philippine Military Academy,

Class of 2005.

Top of his class!

Then you're better than your dad.

If I remember correctly...

he was only 3rd or

4th in his class.

I'm sure you're good at golf.

I don't play, sir.

But your father was such a player.

General...

Nobody move!

Get out of the way!

I said out of the way!

Police!

Nobody move!

Stay where you are!

Wait a minute!

Where's your warrant?

Warrant?

Here's your warrant!

My tooth...

Who killed Tiu?

Tiu?

I don't know any Tiu.

Wait! Stop!

I was here all day yesterday!

I didn't leave the house!

My stomach was acting up.

- You didn't leave?

- No!

- You didn't leave?

- That's right.

What are you doing?

Wait!

Stop it sir!

Oh, for f***'s sake!

Do you know who he is now?

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Erik Matti

Erik Matti (born December 21, 1970) is a Filipino filmmaker. He is known for directing On the Job (2013), Honor Thy Father (2015), Seklusyon (2016), BuyBust (2018), and the upcoming Darna. His other directing credits include Ekis (1999), Mano Po 2 (2003), Gagamboy (2004), Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles (2012) and its sequel Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 (2014). Matti co-founded the production company Reality Entertainment with Dondon Monteverde, son of film producer Lily Monteverde. more…

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