Summary
Highlights
Father Gus and Father Jerome investigate a series of brutal murders involving young boys in the Payatas dump site. The victims share similar injuries, suggesting a single killer. The community suspects a serial killer, prompting the priests to join the police investigation to find the culprit.
After examining the victims' details, Father Gus discovers a disturbing pattern: each body is found on the first Saturday of every month. This crucial clue aids the investigation, suggesting the killer operates on a specific schedule and perhaps has a ritualistic element to the murders.
Director Ledesma confronts Cardinal Manalastas, accusing him of covering up cases of abuse within the Church, particularly involving Monsignor Ramirez. This escalating tension highlights the conflict between law enforcement and religious institution regarding accountability and transparency.
Father Jerome discovers a jar containing a human face in Father Gus's office, sent by the killer. This macabre message confirms the killer's awareness of their investigation. Further analysis of the victims' injuries points to the use of a dental elevator, leading them to suspect a dentist working at a mobile clinic.
The investigation zeroes in on Alex Carlos, a dentist who works at the mobile clinic. Joana, a journalist, provides crucial information about Carlos's schedule and background. The team mobilizes to apprehend Carlos. The climax unfolds with a tense confrontation as the authorities attempt to capture him during a clinic outreach.
After Alex Carlos's death, the priests learn that he was a victim of sexual abuse by his teacher, Monsignor Ramirez, who is also linked to the church's corruption. This revelation unveils a deeply disturbing motive for Carlos's actions—seeking revenge for the abuses he endured and to expose the church's hypocrisy. Joana encourages Father Gus to break the silence and reveal the truth to the public.
Father Gus decides to expose the truth about Monsignor Ramirez and the church's cover-up. He shares the information with Joana, who publishes the story, leading to public outrage and an NBI investigation into the Monsignor. The movie concludes with a powerful message about seeking justice and holding institutions accountable, even when it means challenging deeply entrenched power structures.