Motherland explores the tragic Mamasapano incident, resulted in mass casualties in southern Philippines.
An aspiring boxer takes his fighting chances and discovers the grim reality of the sport.
Peping works as a bodyguard to gambling boss Rodolfo, but when he falls in love with Mika, Rodolfo's mistress, he is convinced to rob the business he has sworn to protect.
Chased by police, bike thief Isaac asks his boss for help but gets the cold shoulder. He then plans vengeance against the boss... Payback depicts a man caught in a slum's crime ring.