Smaller and Smaller Circles (film)

Smaller and Smaller Circles is a 2017 Philippine mystery drama film directed by Raya Martin with a screenplay by Ria Limjap and Moira Lang, based on the 2002 novel of the same name by F. H. Batacan. The film stars Nonie Buencamino and Sid Lucero as Jesuit priests and forensic investigators Gus Saenz and Jerome Lucero, Carla Humphries as journalist Joanna Bonifacio, with Gladys Reyes, Ricky Davao, Bembol Roco, TJ Trinidad, Christopher De Leon and Tessie Tomas in supporting roles.

Smaller and Smaller Circles
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaya Martin
Screenplay byRia Limjap
Moira Lang
Based onSmaller and Smaller Circles
by F. H. Batacan
Produced by
  • Ria Limjap
  • Moira Lang
Starring
CinematographyJ.A. Tadena
Edited byJay Halili
Music byLutgardo Labad
Odoni Pestelos
Production
company
Distributed byTuko Film Productions (Philippines)
Columbia Pictures (United States)
Release date
  • December 6, 2017 (2017-12-06) (Philippines)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

This is also the last film appearance of Joy Viado, who died of a heart attack in Quezon City, Diliman on September 10, 2016, at the age of 57.[2][3]

Synopsis

Two Jesuit priests, Gus Saenz and Jerome Lucero perform forensic work to solve the mystery revolving around the murders of young boys in Payatas, one of Metro Manila's biggest slum areas. While dealing with the systematic corruption of the government, church, and the elite, the two priests delve into criminal profiling, crime scene investigation, and forensic analysis to solve the killings, and eventually, find the murderer.

Cast

Production

Several scenes in the film were shot on location at the Ateneo de Manila University.[4]

Release

The film debuted in theaters in the Philippines on December 6, 2017.[5] The film was made available on YouTube starting May 20, 2020.[6]

References
  1. ANC, Caroline J. Howard (December 6, 2017). "'Smaller and Smaller Circles' film hits PH cinemas". ABS-CBN News.
  2. "How is comedienne Joy Viado doing, after being hospitalized due to diabetes?". Gmanetwork.com. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  3. "Comedienne Joy Viado eludes Leg Amputation". Iweb.ph. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
  4. Escobar, Miguel (December 7, 2017). "This Is Why Ateneans Will Love Smaller and Smaller Circles". Esquire. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  5. https://www.townandcountry.ph/leisure/hobbies/smaller-and-smaller-circles-film-adaptation-took-20-days-to-film-but-promises-to-stay-true-to-book-a00184-20171124-lfrm%5B%5D
  6. Smaller and Smaller Circles - Full Movie | A Film by Raya Martin | Nonie Buencamino | Sid Lucero, retrieved May 31, 2020
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