Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity

Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity

Year: 2019

Runtime: 123 mins

Language: English

Director: Linnet Zurbano

ActionComedyFantasy

Having been wrongly imprisoned, the suave and stylish master thief, Don Robert Fortun, is released and seeks revenge on his brother, Don Benjie. Benjie framed him for a murder he didn't commit, and now Fortun is back to settle the score. He’s a robber with impeccable style, determined to expose the truth and reclaim his freedom.

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1

Targeting the Pearl of the Orient

Robert Fortun and his brother Benjie hatch a plan to steal the Pearl of the Orient during the Maharlika Museum's turn-over ceremony. They study the security landscape and set a course that could yield a US$100 million treasure. The plan centers on exploiting gaps in the high-profile event to pull off the flawless theft.

Turn-over night Maharlika Museum
2

The Night of the Heist

During a power outage, Robert seizes the Pearl of the Orient but is knocked unconscious in his escape attempt. When he regains consciousness, the pearl is missing and archaeologist Dr. Arthur Mendez lies dead nearby. The chaos signals the heist has gone terribly wrong.

Turn-over night, blackout Maharlika Museum
3

Aftermath and Imprisonment

Authorities arrest Robert at the scene, and he is sentenced to life in prison while maintaining his innocence. The investigation confirms a high-profile theft at a celebrated turn-over, with the Pearl of the Orient now missing. The case leaves many questions about Dr. Mendez and the motive behind the murder.

Immediately after the heist Police Station / Court
4

Years Later: Freedom and Revenge

After many years behind bars, Robert is released and immediately begins plotting revenge against his brother Benjie, who has grown into a wealthy socialite. Benjie plans to return the Pearl of the Orient to the Maharlika Museum and continues the family fortune. The fragile balance between trust and betrayal drives the coming plan.

Years later Prison exit
5

Assembling the Team

Robert teams up with his loyal driver Kikong and a crew of specialists: Johnson the freelance wrestler, Zulueta the thief, and Bruno the stunt double. They also bring in a hacker to bypass the museum's security. The operation begins taking shape as plans lock into place.

Post-release planning
6

Donna’s Alliance and Claire’s Revelation

Donna Cruz, alias Anino, volunteers to join Don Robert’s mission. It is revealed that she is Claire, Dr. Mendez’s daughter, who has vowed to bring Robert back to jail. The revelation adds a personal stake to the looming heist.

During planning
7

Security Reconnaissance

The team studies Maharlika Museum defenses, noting retina and fingerprint scanners, voice recognition, and laser security. They map routes and identify potential blind spots for the planned infiltration. The surveillance paints a picture of a high-stakes operation.

Pre-infiltration Maharlika Museum
8

Credential Theft and Access

Donna secretly acquires the fingerprint, an eye photo with eyes open, and the recorded voice of Benjie, along with a password. With these credentials, the team can bypass critical security during the heist. The theft of these credentials marks a key turning point in the plan.

Pre-infiltration Security vault or lab
9

Benjie Tightens Security

Bruno confesses after being kidnapped by Benjie’s men, prompting Benjie to add additional security measures to the museum. The higher alert level makes the break-in riskier, raising the stakes for the Dons. The operation shifts to a higher gear as defenders reinforce the fortress-like museum.

During planning Maharlika Museum
10

Infiltration and Confrontation

The Dons push into the museum, but Samantha, Benjie’s trusted aide, engages them in a tense fight. Wilson warns Benjie about the security and the risk of the theft, signaling a growing danger to their plan. The clock ticks as the team navigates cameras and alarms.

During break-in Maharlika Museum
11

Arrest, Counterfeit Revelation, Escape

During negotiations to exit, Robert is arrested; he breaks the pearl to prove that the one returned is a counterfeit. The revelation exposes Benjie’s modus operandi of replacing artifacts with fakes. Robert then escapes in a desperate chase that ends with a crash through a bridge into a river.

Exit negotiation Maharlika Museum / River
12

Unmasking Benjie

In a tense confrontation at Rizal Park, Benjie admits he killed Dr. Mendez and framed his own brother out of jealousy. Robert’s body camera, streaming to Claire, captures the confession, sealing Benjie’s fate. Benjie and his men are subsequently arrested for murder.

After escape Rizal Park
13

The Wilson-Bruno Twist

A key twist reveals that Wilson is Bruno in disguise; the real Wilson was knocked out when Robert and Bruno visited Benjie’s house after a prior kidnapping. The deception unravels as the cast pieces together the elaborate ruse. The ruse brings the truth of the heist into the open.

Endgame Benjie’s house
14

Forgiveness and Reward

Claire forgives Don Robert at Rizal Park, and the Dons celebrate their mission's success with a reward. The couple’s bond tightens as the truth about the events settles in. The film closes with a sense of uneasy justice being served.

After arrests Rizal Park
15

Post-Credit Tease

In a mid-credits moment, Claire and Johnson share a date, but Claire’s mother notes that a piece of her pearl necklace is missing. Johnson presents the missing half to her, and the couple share a kiss before the screen goes black.

Mid-credits

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