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The Inmate

2007 · 153 min Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

Set in two contrasting environments that underline the same premise of imprisonment, Selda tells the story of Rommel, a young man who accidentally kills a boy, resulting in his incarceration. Inside the jail, he befriends another inmate, who becomes his rock and protector. Seven years later, Rommel is living in the province as a farmer together with Sita his wife. Esteban tracks down Rommel in hopes of renewing a brewing love affair. Rommel and Sita welcome Esteban into their lives until their intimacy crosses borderlines and results in the undeniable scourge of self-discovery

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Selda
Year 2007
Country Philippines
Genre Drama
Director Paolo Villaluna
Runtime 153 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (7 votes)

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The film constructs a powerful parallel between physical incarceration and the psychological prison of a quiet life. It explores the fragility of relationships and relies on a deliberate pace to show how the past relentlessly shapes the present.

What lingers after the final frame is a profound sense of melancholy and a question about the true meaning of freedom. A quietly devastating character study. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Paolo Villaluna

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