Verdict is a 2019 Philippine crime drama film directed by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez. It was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
Contents
Plot
A wife seeks justice after she and her daughter are victims of domestic abuse.
Cast
Max Eigenmann as Joy Santos
Kristoffer King as Dante Santos
Jordhen Suan as Angel Santos
Dolly de Leon as Elsa
Rene Durian as Judge
Release
Verdict was screened from September 5 to 15, 2019 as part of the Toronto International Film Festival. The film was screened in select cinemas in the Philippines from September 13 to 19, 2019 as part of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino film festival.
Reception
The film received the special jury prize (Horizons) at the 2019 Venice Film Festival and was the only Southeast Asian film to feature in the film festival. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval of 100% based on 10 reviews.