Kinatay

A newly-wedded criminology student who works part-time collecting drug money for a shady syndicate. He is anxious and morally conflicted, constantly weighing the cost of obedience against his own ethics. As the operation escalates, Peping struggles to resist but finds himself trapped in a system that rewards compliance over conscience.

The syndicate’s ruthless leader on the night of the operation, who treats debt and profit as business. He orders brutal acts without flinching and maintains control through fear and efficiency. Kap embodies cold pragmatism, showing how power can normalize violence within a criminal network.

A hard-edged enforcer who executes orders with brutal certainty. He exudes loyalty to Kap and participates in the coercive, violent acts necessary to maintain the syndicate’s grip. Sarge’s presence showcases the normalization of cruelty as a professional duty.

A violent associate who assaults Madonna and ultimately kills her, illustrating the cold, irreversible acts committed within the operation. His actions reveal the depth of ruthlessness tolerated in the group. Chico's willingness to perform extreme violence underscores the moral collapse at the heart of the crew.

Kap’s driver and logistics hand, responsible for moving people and evidence. He is quiet and compliant, representing the passive, ordinary face of organized crime. Rommel’s role highlights how routine tasks enable large-scale brutality.

A sex worker who becomes entangled in the debt-and-violence web. She is violently beaten, raped, and killed, with her body dismembered to erase the evidence of the crime. Madonna’s fate illustrates the vulnerability of individuals caught in the criminals’ profit-driven machinery.

A member who helps keep the operation running and provides Peping with a sense of control. He balances pressure with nerves, showing how fear and caution influence criminal decisions. Abyong embodies the uncertain middle ground between obedience and resistance.

The anonymous boss behind the operation who orders the group to 'put down Madonna,' underscoring the reach and impersonal nature of power within the network.