A chance encounter leads to Eric and Kate’s discovery that any kind of pain they inflict on themselves can be felt simultaneously by the other person. While it starts out heavenly for their relationship, with all of their pleasure and senses magnified, their past tendencies soon begin to manifest and their connection traps them into situations they’ve never been before. Slowly, with the balance of power upended, their relationship takes a dark turn. After having grown numb to years of abuse and the pain of always being abandoned, Kate learns to exalt authority for the first time and begins to wield her ability to keep Eric under her control. Eric, on the other hand, experiences the helplessness of having no control for the first time. He becomes a hostage to the affair for fear of the pain she could inflict on herself and, by extension, to him.
A sensual film anchored with good performance by its leads Mikoy Morales and Jorrybell Agoto. Mikoy Morales is effective in acting as an abused and loving boyfriend while Jorrybell Agoto nailed her character as a narcissistic girlfriend. Another strength of the film is its soundtrack that adds layers and texture to the journey of the film. The story is kind of different and new in Philippine cinema and it is good that we tapped this kind of topic so that we can see the perspective of a Filipino filmmaker in this topic and at the same time for the FIlipino audience to appreciate it. So if you want to watch a different kind of sensible relationship drama with a journey of love and pain, you may consider watching Tether.
My Verdict: 3/5
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