Smaller and Smaller Circles is a 2017 Philippine mystery drama film directed by Raya Martin with a screenplay by Ria Limjap and Moira Lang, based on the 2002 novel of the same name by F. H. Batacan. The film stars Nonie Buencamino and Sid Lucero as Jesuit priests and forensic investigators Gus Saenz and Jerome Lucero, Carla Humphries as journalist Joanna Bonifacio, with Gladys Reyes, Ricky Davao, Bembol Roco, TJ Trinidad, Christopher De Leon and Tessie Tomas in supporting roles.
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Directed by | Raya Martin |
Screenplay by | Ria Limjap Moira Lang |
Based on | Smaller and Smaller Circles by F. H. Batacan |
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Cinematography | J.A. Tadena |
Edited by | Jay Halili |
Music by | Lutgardo Labad Odoni Pestelos |
Production company | TBA Studios[1] |
Distributed by | Tuko Film Productions (Philippines) Columbia Pictures (United States) |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
This is also the last film appearance of comedienne Joy Viado, who died of a heart attack in Quezon City, Diliman on September 10, 2016 at the age of 57.[2][3]
Two Jesuit priests, Gus Saenz and Jerome Lucero perform forensic work to solve the mystery revolving around the murders of young boys in Payatas, one of Metro Manila's biggest slum areas. While dealing with the systematic corruption of the government, church, and the elite, the two priests delve into criminal profiling, crime scene investigation, and forensic analysis to solve the killings, and eventually, find the murderer.
Several scenes in the film were shot on location at the Ateneo de Manila University.[4]
The film debuted in theaters in the Philippines on December 6, 2017.[5] The film was made available on YouTube starting May 20, 2020.[6]