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When a string of bad luck hits, a devout follower of the Ten Commandments gets rogue to challenge the heavens.
Viva Films, Anima, and Sine Arcade come together for a sacred collaboration - the "holy-comedy" film 'Sampung Utos Kay Josh.'
Jerald Napoles — who also led hit Netflix movies "Instant Daddy" and "Pagpag 24/7" — portrays the titular role.
Jerald Napoles plays Josh, a religious loan executive who experiences unfortunate events that make him question his beliefs. PHOTOS FROM VIVA
The film centers on Josh, a loan executive, who was brought up by his mother as kind, conservative, and religious. In fact, he has always been a devout follower of the Ten Commandments.
Josh is always ready to help other people, believing that adherence to the divine laws will earn him great rewards from above. And why wouldn't he believe that? Aside from living a good life with his mom, he has a beautiful fiancée and a job promotion to boot.
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However, a series of unfortunate events suddenly strikes Josh: he gets dragged into a financial mess that puts his job and relationship in jeopardy. Things get worse when his mother's health begins to decline amid the crisis.
Adding comedic flair to the film is Pepe Herrera who plays a crucial role in Josh’s journey toward holiness (or unholiness).
Josh finds himself questioning everything he once believed in, feeling "punished" despite all the good deeds he has done.
In a desperate bid to get even with the heavens, he decides to break each commandment, one by one.
Can Josh find redemption in his rebellion, or will breaking the rules break him for good?
Directed by Marius Talampas, the film encourages the audience to face both their doubts and convictions.
"'Ang Sampung Utos Kay Josh' is not merely a film — it is a visceral, cathartic experience that delves into the heart of what it means to be human, challenging us to confront our deepest fears and emerge, perhaps, stronger for the journey," shared Talampas, who also brought us the 2018 comedy-heist film "Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap."
Adding comedic flair to the film is MMFF Best Supporting Actor Pepe Herrera who plays a crucial role in Josh's journey toward holiness (or unholiness).
"Sampung Utos Kay Josh" is made more entertaining by its equally funny and brilliant supporting cast including Albie Casiño, Bobot Mortiz, Irma Adlawan, James Caraan, Ashley Rivera, Debbie Garcia and Donna Cariaga each playing crucial roles in Josh's journey.
Catch "Sampung Utos Kay Josh" in cinemas nationwide beginning January 29.
