Bente

A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists The film focuses on a hardhitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor The radiomans story runs parallel to the tale of a studentactivist on the run with his activistgirlfriend These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story that of the former military man now their wouldbe assassin This killers unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem