Tribu

Delia is a mother figure in the harsh Tondo environment. Her presence and actions highlight the fragile family dynamics that influence Ebet's worldview, including a pivotal moment during the Lakbayaw festival. Her experiences reflect how adult choices ripple into the lives of children in a poverty-weary community.

Ebet is a ten-year-old narrator who describes poverty and crime in his city and hints at the opportunities for kids to make a name for themselves. He is observant and follows the paths of Memey, Pongke, and Dennis, serving as the film’s lens into the street world. His perspective grounds the story’s emotional and moral questions as events unfold around him.

Dennis seeks belonging by aspiring to join the Thugz Angels and is in a relationship with Katherine. He navigates rivalries and alliances, trying to balance loyalty to his friends with caution for his own safety. He ultimately becomes a casualty of the street war, illustrating the cost of gang involvement.

Pongke is described as one of the younger brothers and plays a leadership role among the Thugz Angels. He negotiates alliances and leads in moments of confrontation, reacting strongly to the deaths within the conflict and driving the pursuit of vengeance against their rivals.

Memey is a member of the youth gang network around the narrative. He is arrested during Turat's murder investigation, and his fate becomes a point of tension as the rest of the gang moves to prove his innocence or survive the fallout of the accusation.

Makoy is a prominent member of the Sacred Brown Tribe who drives the response to Turat's death. He coordinates weapon smuggling and the attack on rivals, playing a pivotal role in escalating the gang war until his own death in the ensuing battles.

Ghe-Ghe is a close ally of Makoy within the Sacred Brown Tribe. He participates in the gang's confrontations and is killed in the violent clashes, illustrating the personal costs of gang loyalties.

Rina is a character connected to the surrounding social circle. The summary does not elaborate her role in detail, but she exists within the network of relationships shaping the choices and tensions in the neighborhood.

Mogs is a member of the Sacred Brown Tribe who participates in planning the final confrontation. He hosts at his house and acts as part of the group’s coordinating force, but he is killed in the climactic fight, underscoring the peril facing all who choose gang life.