On the Job Page #2

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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I know him!

He protects the drug

dealers in this area.

But that was before.

No one tries to go against them.

Do they have friends in uniform?

Why is it taking so long?

Son of a b*tch!

We have a guest!

Yes they have lots.

Even criminals are afraid of them.

Once, a rich Chinese

man conned Tiu.

The next day, he was dead.

Local Police is handling the case.

Salcedo isn't one of us.

He'll make things difficult.

Maybe he wants more.

Those a**holes are greedy.

His wife is running...

this coming election.

For councilor.

That's why he needs to lie low.

I can pull some strings...

and have the case

transferred to the NBI.

From there, Francis can take over.

We need a veteran to handle this.

What if your boy fails?

Our election plans are at stake.

Ben can take care of this.

The faster we close this...

the better.

You can do this, right?

Besides, he's family.

I trusted him with my daughter...

why not trust him

with the business too?

Because I don't trust him.

Whatever you say...

he's still Coronel's son.

Maybe you forgot

what his father did.

He almost ruined the military.

If you don't trust me...

Nicky's waiting for me, dad.

I'm telling you...

he's going to be the

youngest NBI Chief.

He's ambitious.

The more important question is...

can you control him?

Dad, thanks but...

I can't accept this.

They'll audit me at the office.

For God's sake!

It's a gift!

They can check my

records for all I care!

Is that dad?

- Hello dad?

- What? Let's go!

Dad wants to talk to you.

Why?

Wait! I'm coming with you.

Francis, don't return it.

He'll get really mad if you do.

Come on. It's a nice car!

It's a lot better

than your old car.

You'll get used to it.

Acosta,

the chief is looking for you.

Sir!

Acosta.

This is A.I.C.

Francisco Coronel Jr.

And S.I. Samuel Bernabe,

of the NBI.

They'll be handling Tiu's case.

Hand over everything to them.

Who gave the order...

sir?

That's none of your business.

It's between me and Posadas.

So turn over everything to them.

Now.

Sergeant,

do we have a problem?

Maybe you do!

Because I don't.

What else do you need?

Leads?

Oh wait, you already have them.

Wait...

maybe you want coffee?

How about a massage?

We'll work on this case.

It was moved up

because it's a priority.

How old are you?

Thirty-two, why?

Thirty-two...

Know what?

That's how long

I've been in service.

So don't play stupid with me.

We all know powerful people...

are involved here.

I hope you really

work on this case.

Not just wait for

it to solve itself.

Are you telling us

how to do our job?

Like that shoot-out case in Pasay.

Wait...

was it ever solved?

Didn't you guys

take that case too?

He'll get it from me.

Don't.

Leave him.

That's why he's

still a sergeant...

at his age.

It's not worth it.

Do you see this?

I worked hard for all of this.

We're the same then.

Here it is.

All the evidence you need.

There's more.

But we won't bring it to you.

Work a little.

That f***ing old man.

My parole's been approved.

I can work full time once

I'm out of here.

'Tang, that's impossible.

Why not?

I can still work.

Don't you know why

I get prisoners?

Because outsiders are headaches.

We'll still have the same deal.

Nothing will change.

You're easy to work

with because...

you can't complain.

You need the money.

Once you're out,

things will change.

You'll be able to choose.

Too bad,

there's a lot of work coming in.

What will happen when I leave?

Who'll replace me?

At work, someone retires...

so new graduates can come in.

How's Daniel?

Make sure he's ready.

Don't disappoint me.

Eating again?

Hey! Porkchop!

I'll take care of it!

Later!

Add more salt! Okay?

What?

I'll make you eat all that salt!

Okay?

- Wash it...

- Hey, handsome!

F***ing f*ggot!

Son of a b*tch.

Wash it properly!

The hell you looking at, f*ggot!

Sorry, handsome.

Don't give Daniel anything, okay?

Hey, you!

What are you doing?

Is it done?

I even made it smell good.

Here!

Bring cigarettes next time.

Hey, we have a game later!

Hell no! You suck at it.

Get off the f***ing phone!

Hey! Is it ready?

Here's your porkchop.

Get out of here before

Simeon sees you.

The f*** do I care?

- I have diabetes!

- It'll be cigarettes next time.

It's you again!

What's this?

I said no special treatment...

for this son of a b*tch!

Who the f*** do you think you are?

Don't mess with me.

Is this what you want?

This isn't for you.

This is for my rats.

That son of a b*tch Simeon.

I'll get him for this.

That motherf***er.

He's always on my case.

Don't be cocky.

You're the one asking for favors.

What's this?

Son of a b*tch!

Tatang's getting paroled!

You're getting out?

- You're getting out before me!

- F***, you'll be here forever!

Crazy old f***.

So, wait.

Does Thelma know about this?

Yes.

I already told her.

So you're going full-time?

No.

I'm retired.

What?

- How's that?

- I don't know.

I'll drive a cab or something.

What about the job?

I'll be frank.

You're not ready for this.

What the...

Come on!

Of course I learned from you.

That's what I've been saying!

You're too cocky!

F***, let's be serious.

I'm ready.

This is mine. This is me.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I'll do everything!

Take off your shoes.

What?

If you want to learn...

do as I say.

No questions asked.

If you can't do it...

tell me now.

Spare me the headache.

First of all...

always blend in.

Keep a low profile.

So you won't be envied by others...

especially the guards.

Give that to Rex.

Bring it to him now.

This is for you.

Don't forget...

we earn because they let us work.

But don't treat them as friends.

This is just work.

Just work.

My son-in-law, Francis.

You think this job is easy?

If we fail and this

thing blows up...

it may expose even the President.

Your bill's been watered down.

Is that okay?

You have to give...

to get what you want.

Compromise is the key.

That's what you have to learn.

When you're starting out...

you should sway like bamboo.

Now...

When you're at the top...

then you can be as stiff

and rigid like a flag pole.

I don't want to be

a politician anyway.

You want to just keep

on catching criminals?

That's fine too.

But here...

we make laws.

We make a nation.

Wake up.

Can you do what I do?

Of course.

If you really want to

make a difference...

aim for the congress.

This is the path towards

the presidency.

I still have a lot to learn.

I can teach you.

Don't worry. I'll help you out.

Who do you want?

What are you doing?

Where are you taking me?

We're just workers here.

Whatever the orders,

whoever it is...

we have to do it.

This is a matter of

public interest.

I need you to take care

of something for me.

What are the details?

Don't you trust me Francis?

Don't ask any questions.

Just do this for me.

And keep it confidential, okay?

You said you'd do anything.

What?

Hey!

It's easy to kill...

if you're angry at the person.

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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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