Respeto Full Movie

Respeto Movie stars Pinoy hip-hop artist Abra as an aspiring rapper who met a retired radical poet and later became his friend. Produced by Monster Jimenez’ Arkeo Films and directed by Alberto “Treb” Monteras II, this critically acclaimed indie drama film won 12 major awards out of 66 nominations from various award-giving bodies local and abroad.

Respeto Movie Plot Summary

In the movie, Abra plays Hendrix, a teenage aspiring rapper living in a slum neighborhood who loves to join underground rap competitions. He has an abusive older sister Connie (Thea Yrastorza), a small-time drug pusher and brother-in-law Mando (Brian Arda), and has a girlfriend Candy (Kate Alejandrino). Hendrix has the toughest rival Breezy G (Pinoy rapper Lonnie), who later raped Candy in front of him.

Hendrix lost his first rap battle. And because he badly needed money, he and his friends robbed a small second-hand bookstore owned by Doc (Dido Dela Paz), a retired poet and activist during Martial Law under the Marcos administration. The group was arrested but instead of sending them to jail, they were required to help Doc redecorate his store. That was the start of their unlikely friendship and deep respect for each other.

Below is the complete list of awards won by Respeto Movie:

2018 Asia-Pacific Film Festival

* Best Supporting Actor (Dido de la Paz)

2017 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

* Audience Award – Main Competition (Treb Monteras II)
* NETPAC Award – Main Competition (Treb Monteras II)
* Best Film
* Best Sound (Corinne De San Jose)
* Best Editing (Lawrence Ang)
* Best Cinematography (Ike Avellana)
* Best Supporting Actor (Dido de la Paz)

2018 Cyprus Film Days International Festival

* Glocal Images Audience Award

2018 FAMAS Awards

* Best Picture
* Best Musical Score (Jay Durias)

2018 Star Awards for Movies

* Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year (Respeto)