On the Job: The Missing 8

2022 3h 28m TL

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10.0

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15%

ROTTEN

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7.6

IMDB

★10.0TMDB · 1🥫15%Rotten Tomatoes★7.6IMDB · 224

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Synopsis

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Inspired by true events, the film chronicles the story of Sisoy Salas, a corrupt journalist seeking justice for his colleagues, and convict Roman Rubio, a hired gun who is regularly brought out of prison to perform assassinations.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Arcilla
Sisoy Salas
Dennis Trillo
Roman Rubio
Dante Rivero
Mayor Pedring Eusebio
Christopher de Leon
Arnel Pangan
Lotlot De Leon
Weng
Leo Martinez
Gen. Pacheco
Joey Marquez
Sgt. Joaquin Acosta
Eric Fructuoso

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Erik Matti
Writers: Michiko Yamamoto, Erik Matti
Languages: Tagalog
Countries: Philippines

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RUNTIME

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At 208 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "On the Job Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Erik Matti, shot by Neil Bion. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Halili shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Arcilla and Dennis Trillo and Dante Rivero carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3785036 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Erik Matti directs. Neil Bion behind the camera. Jay Halili cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Philippines. Dialogue in Tagalog.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 208 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Part of the "On the Job Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Erik Matti, shot by Neil Bion. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jay Halili shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Arcilla and Dennis Trillo and Dante Rivero carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3785036 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Neil Bion
Editing: Jay Halili
Production design: Michael Español
Sound: Corinne de San Jose
Runtime: 208 min · 3h 28m
Status: Released
Original language: TL
IMDB: On the Job: The Missing 8 (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 15% 🥫 Rotten
IMDB rating: 7.6/10 · 224 votes

Awards

31 wins & 31 nominations

Part of

On the Job Collection

Centres around crime syndicates that temporarily release contracted prison inmates to carry out political assassinations for those in power, except that the crime syndicates are run by politicians