The Impossible Kid

The Impossible Kid

Year: 1982

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Eddie Nicart

ComedyActionCrime

Weng Weng stars as Interpol agent codenamed “00” in Manila. The Chief sends him after the mysterious Mr X, who wears a white sock‑like hood reminiscent of a Klan headdress, and threatens the Philippines with a ransom. When businessmen Maolo and Simeon pay, Weng Weng goes deep undercover to expose Mr X’s true identity.

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Trace every key event in The Impossible Kid (1982) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Interpol intercepts a kidnapping and rescues the businessman

Agent 00 intercepts a truck believed to carry a kidnapped businessman and successfully rescues him. The operation reveals the existence of an extortion ring targeting business magnates and hints at a broader plot. This event sets the stage for a high-stakes investigation and rising danger.

Manila
2

Extortion video targets PCI with a massive ransom

The extortionists send a video to the Philippine Consul of Industrialists, presenting themselves as part of a nationalist organization with international reach. They demand 1 billion pesos within one week and threaten kidnapping, murder, and bombings if the money isn’t paid. The message cements a dangerous deadline for the PCI and the investigators.

Philippine Consul of Industrialists offices
3

Interpol tasks 00 with finding the mastermind

The Interpol chief orders Agent 00 to identify the mastermind behind the extortion plot. 00 begins a relentless investigation, aware that powerful interests may be connected to the scheme. His pursuit sets off a chain of tense confrontations and suspicions.

Interpol HQ Manila
4

Simeon tries to pay ransom; 00 foils the attempt

Don Simeon attempts to pay his own ransom, but 00 hides the money and attacks the would-be collectors. Simeon complains that Interpol’s interference jeopardizes him and complicates the case. The confrontation deepens distrust between law enforcement and PCI figures.

PCI offices
5

A masked assassin is deployed; she is killed

A masked assassin is sent after Agent 00, and he captures her. She dies before she can reveal any crucial information, leaving 00 with limited intel. The failed interception increases the stakes and hints at broader connections within the organization.

6

00 confronts Cervantes and raises suspicion

00 infiltrates the home of Manolo Cervantes, head of the PCI, and accuses him of masterminding the extortion. Cervantes denies the charge and presses to have 00 removed, prompting Interpol to withdraw briefly but later allow him to continue unofficially. The chief reports 00’s suspicions to higher authorities, intensifying the investigation.

Cervantes' home
7

PCI plans to pay the ransom amidst objections

Despite objections from Interpol, the PCI resolves to pay the ransom. The plan proceeds under tense supervision, while the clock ticks toward the deadline. The decision heightens the risk of a fatal miscalculation and raises questions about loyalty and control within PCI.

PCI headquarters
8

Yacht gathering and 00’s captivity on the night before the deadline

On a yacht, Cervantes, Simeon, and three co-conspirators celebrate while Agent 00 is caged aboard. They attempt to drown him, but a woman aboard rescues him, creating a fragile thread of resistance. The scene foreshadows a dramatic confrontation that will redefine the pursuit of the ransom.

Night before deadline Yacht
9

Morning beach setup with the ransom money

The next morning, Interpol officers and PCI members gather on a beach with the ransom case. Cervantes floats the case into the sea, and his agents retrieve it, unaware that 00 has a hidden plan. The morning ritual marks a pivotal moment in the cat-and-mouse game.

Morning Beach
10

Gunfight aboard the yacht; the boat explodes

00 rushes toward the conspirators, opens fire, and a fierce gun battle ensues on the yacht. A fire erupts in the cabin and the vessel explodes, scattering the crew and disrupting the ransom exchange. Interpol agents recover the scene and secure the shifting allegiances.

During gunfight Onboard the yacht
11

00 reveals himself inside the ransom case

After the chaos, the ransom case is opened on shore to reveal Agent 00 hidden inside. He defeats Cervantes and Simeon before Interpol officers escort them away. The revelation exposes the mastermind and reorients the investigation toward justice.

Post-explosion Shore
12

A final kiss with the rescuer

The woman who saved 00 from drowning waits nearby as the confrontation closes. 00 runs to her and they share a kiss, signaling a personal payoff amid the victory over the extortion plot. The scene provides a human moment amid the action and upheaval.

Ending Shore

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