Shadow Transit

Synopsis

n the neon-soaked underbelly of Poblacion, Makati, a chance encounter between Celeste, a jaded singer-songwriter and street photographer on a 24-hour layover, and Kai, a rebellious expat Indonesian-American DJ, sparks a whirlwind night of music, fleeting romance, and escalating danger. When Kai's past catches up to them in the form of Raul Vergara, a ruthless crime boss, and his reckless young nephew, Sarin Vergara, what starts as a night of adventure turns into a desperate fight for survival. After a violent altercation leaves Sarin wounded, Celeste and Kai must evade their relentless pursuers, racing through Manila's labyrinthine streets toward the airport bus terminal before dawn. With time running out and no way back, Shadow Transit is a pulse-pounding neo-noir thriller, blending romantic longing, underground music culture, and relentless suspense. As Celeste prepares to leave, the question lingers-did she escape, or did she just leave a piece of herself behind? Think Lost in Translation meets Good Time, infused with the gritty realism of handheld cinematography and all-available light, capturing the raw energy of a city that never sleeps.

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