Movie Review: Lockdown

In Lockdown, we meet Danny Asuncion.  He is an overseas Filipino worker who went back home during the height of the worldwide pandemic. Faced with domestic problems and the survival of his most loved family, Danny reluctantly entered the world of cybersex performing. It’s a poignant story about the struggle of a young man to survive the global pandemic and the naked truth about the life he chose to live.

 

Lockdown is a relevant, brave, timely Filipino film that keenly tackles the journey of a young man that will do everything to survive in times of pandemic. A new actor is born with Paolo Gumabao with his sensitive portrayal  and honest take on the character. He carries the film well and let us peek thoroughly to the plight of a poor man that was hardly hit by the lockdown. The ensemble cast from Jim Pebangco, Allan Paule up to Ruby Ruiz is noteworthy that help to tell the story seamlessly. They are solid support that brings out the best to the core of the story. The script and scenes are raw and not melodramatic. Lockdown gives a high feeling  of authenticity, an effective and honest look at poverty, police corruption, and cybersex trade in Philippines. It's been a while that I've seen this kind of strong film that reflects the struggle of our country. Produced by the For the Love of Arts Films, Lockdown will stream worldwide on July 23 through ktx.ph, upstream.ph, iamrad.app, WeTV, and iflix.

My Verdict: 3.5/5