Smaller and Smaller Circles | Full Movie | Raya Martin | Nonie Buencamino | Sid Lucero 

People here keep on commenting and commenting about how the whole movie is unfaithful to the book, that it didn’t reach their expectations, blah blah. Free country, free speech. I get that. But I hope that some of us can be more appreciative that at last, Filipino producers, like Ortigas, dared to create this and just made it available in RU-vid. They are the same people behind Heneral Luna. Gratefulness is so now a rare virtue nowadays.

TBA is paving the way for the next century of quality entertaining films here in PH. Thank you for posting! A really (100x) great film ❤️

For someone who haven't read the novel yet, I totally enjoyed this movie. I hope this kind of film will be shown in cinemas soon, nationwide. It deserves recognition. The opinions of others cannot be removed, but, our film industry needs to be recognized and appreciated more. Thanks, TBA. I'm doing a marathon now. Good job!

Most of you were confused about the conversation Joanna and Gus had towards the end, but for me it’s the most exciting part. You wanna know why? Because it foreshadows the plot on how the next book would look like. And how do I know? Because wayback 2017, the entire team behind the movie, together with F. H. Batacan (author of the novel), visited Cebu City for a special screening and press conference, and they revealed that the movie adaptation will be tweaking the ending to give the audience a hint on the sequel that the author is working. And this, my friends, solidifies the idea that Father Gus is somehow the filipino counterpart of Robert Langdon. Ugh, can’t wait for the next book! And to those who keeps on comparing the movie from the original source material, you have every right to say so. But of course, please do understand that books and motion pictures are two different channels for storytelling. No hate, just love. ❤️

I’ve read several excerpts of the personal backgrounds of real serial killers from FBI America. I can say that the main antagonist in this film was a sociopathic sadist, which means he was born normal, but the brutal nature of his environment had transformed him into a monster. Very different from psychopaths who are born that way. Many psychopathic killers grew up from well-off families, while most sociopaths grew up in poor, violent and abusive households. Great movie. Thank you so much TBA, for publicizing this film.

everybody say, THANK YOU TBA

I stumbled upon a clip of this on Tiktok and I've decided to watch it here. This is a masterpiece. The story, the cinematography, the acting, a marvelous piece. I'm filled with a lot of questions. I've read and watched a lot, fictional or not, and I didn't even guess who was behind all of it until the answer is staring at my face. And even then, I still thought wrong. Amazing. Kudos! I'm now scrambling to find myself a copy of the book.

This deserves to be seen! We should open our eyes, that the Philippine cinema has so many things to offer! This is a proof of a real high quality film! I'm really impressed! Thank you so much for this!💛

Please let's not skip an ad kasi diyan na lang sila babawi :( Thanks

Pinaka gusto ko dito yung production value. Ang galing nung itsura nung mga bangkay.

Finished reading the novel this movie was based on in a day. And now, I finally got to watch it here! Thank you, TBA. Buencamino and Lucero certainly brought their characters to life. 😊👏

I am blessed to be able to watch films like this. Everything was intrinsically studied and put into detail. Execution and unfolding of the story was superb. Not to mention how they did the corpses. I wish more films like this would be recognized and appreciated. I guess we're oh so done of the romantics and blands, we need more of what's real and relevant, may it be a grasp of the ugly and horrifying pictures of life. Something that could be an eyeopener, invoking what's needed to be invoked. These are gem stories waiting at the shadows of the alley to be seen and I am glad they are starting to be. I hope one day, when I get to create my own film, I'll be able to create such masterpieces as this. Sulong Indie! And thank you TBA for being an avenue of it!

Hindi ako mahilig manuod ng indie movies, pero napabilib ako sa isang to plantsado ang pagkagawa. Hindi madaling hulaan ang manga sumusunod na eksena. Realistic pati ang props. Good job TBA!

Bakit kasi hindi itong uri ng mga pelikula ang pinapalabas sa mga commercial cinemas? Or sa MMFF? Damn aren't we all tired of trashy content na ang purpose ay kumita lng? This is a real masterpiece and this is where I want to spend my money; hindi sa mga viceganda films 🤮. Also, can't wait to read the book 🤗

I never really had an appreciation for films until I stumbled across TBA Studios through the Luna, Goyo, and Bonifacio films and after looking through their other films, this one stood out the most and it amazed me. Everything from the atmosphere and the dialogue certainly struck me and surprised me, I questioned if this was even really a Filipino made film. And because of this film and their studios hard work, I have grown to appreciate Filipino cinema and the potential for it to reach greater heights. Thanks TBA studios.

as a person who's really interested in true crime, i appreciate that they uploaded this movie for free dahil na enjoy ko talaga yung movie (although i haven't read the book yet) becoz it's rare to find filipino movies like this na tinatalakay ang totoong gawain when it comes to investigating a crime or murder to be exact and how corrupt some of the officials are when it comes to giving justice to the poor. this is some high quality stuff, i hope that they produce more movies like this in the future :'>

The movie showed friendship of a believer and a non believer without clashing. It shows a passage of trauma, uncovered kinds of corruption and cases of sexual abuse. Truly, misconduct is different from a mischief. I hope everyone takes a lesson from this.

Thanks, TBA for uploading this. I find the film very well-made. Wala akong masabi sa cast, all-top talent (and by that I'm not saying na basta sikat lang). Galing din ng production value, lalo na yung cadaver props. However, I wish it was more immersive for me. Di ko pa nababasa yung source material pero itong movie, parang di ako na-thrill sa paghahanap sa killer, tulad ba nung thrill na nabasa kong naramdaman ng mga nakabasa na nung aklat, yung thrill din na nakukuha ko pag nagbabasa or nanonood ng crime/mystery film or novels. Still, hats off to everyone behind this film, and please keep on making quality entertainment! To everyone else on the comment section na nakapanood na, please refrain from dropping spoilers para ma-enjoy din ng iba yung movie. Sa mga di pa nakakapanood, wag nyo po skip ang ads para suporta na rin sa filmmakers :)

"we need to let the world go the way it is" Thank you so much for sharing this masterpiece ❤️

I've read the original novella of SASC in one sitting back in college and it has been my go-to book whenever I want to read something exciting. I also had the privilege of discussing the book (together with my friend and classmate) way back 2012 for the Philippine Readercon. I've read the longer version in 2 days last year but for me I loved the novella more. Finally, after so long, I am very happy to finally see the film. There were differences of course, but nonetheless, the film is a masterpiece in itself. Thank you TBA! To all those who watched this BUT HAS NOT YET read the book, please, read it. It will give you a glimpse of Alex's perspective and feeling. SASC--either the novella or the extended version--is a good read. It's hard not to turn the next page and find out what'll happen next.

Bought the books years back because it was a bestseller but never had the chance to read it and passed it on to my lola who loves whodunits. Glad, I watched it for free. Didn’t skip an ad to help. Flaws and all, it massively deserves to be on the trending list!

Finally, thank you TBA. I remember requesting for this to be released here after watching IDILY. Looking forward to more quality films in the years to come.

i might be late, pero this movie was the BEST LOCAL movie ive watched since forever. it gave me se7en/the bone collector vibes. the slow maturity of the plot as they uncover clues is perfect. ang bigatin ng cast, ang ganda ng storyline, and ang solid ng pagkakagawa. thanks so much sa movie na to, ph cinema is not dead folks!! kudos!

After discovering films like this, I now know that there is a chance for the Philippine film industry! More films please.

I love how this film starts with a question then ended up with another question. Smaller and smaller circles, then suddenly you hit the bigger picture

this is an absolute masterpiece, from the book and now to the movie. thanks a lot for this TBA, i won't skip an ad as a little support. and i'll watch this again on big screen someday pag tapos na ang covid and if mag decide kayo na mag screen ulit and that's a promise.. thanks ulet TBA!! kudos to the producers and to all those behind this film 💕

I am here because of Tiktok! Finally you got the recognition that you deserved! And hopefully, gumawa pa po kayo nang ganitong klaseng movie. Super ganda!

there were major truths behind it like how many cases are still unsolved because of neglecting to gather data by our police forces, reluctance to pursue serial killers--which is more dangerous, and the erroneous image that people connected to Catholicism because it became common on 90s that priests were always involved if some orphans/children are missing. It's so good to read local novels translated into english and it made me wonder why it was not popular on the time were it was published. Lastly, I like the two protagonists, although they are simultaneously serving God and the people, they won't let prejudice compromise their passion to finish the misdeeds performed by immorality.

Nonie Buencamino is such an under-rated actor. I remember his acting role of Elias in Jose Rizal 1998. Napakatalinghaga na aktor.

While I find the film really good. The comments makes me want to read the book where it was derived. Still worth the watch. Indeed a true work of art.

Thanks to Tiktok I found this movie. This movie deserves to be on the big screen. This is so under-rated. Kudos to the team and actors who made this. ❤️

I was planning to read the novel because the premise piqued my interest. I've always been a fan of mystery-thriller, and it's a breath of fresh air to find one amongst Filipino classics. Apparently, there already is an adaptation, and it's here for free! I wouldn't even mind watching through all the ads. Thank you, TBA :)

Genius casting director. Finally, an ensemble of real actors.

I'm currently reading the novel, and I'm hooked. TBA Studios made one of the most eye - opening indie films

I was here because I saw the trailer on the tiktok, I was so ashame that I did not this masterpiece 😢 I want more, this whole movie is a masterpiece wala ako masabe ❤

This was my quarantine go-to book, i'm so glad they decided to upload the film!! huhu Thank you so much!

One thing I can say about this movie? "BRAVE" This is happening in the real world and unfortunately, they need to hide it to protect other people. Galing ng Director nito.

Grabe 'yung casting nito! Bigatin.

super underrated😤 start pa lng lagpas na sa quality at videography ng mga current filipino movies(di naman nilalahat)!!!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Jam-packed great actors kahit camio roles lang yung iba pero ang astig pa din. Ito yung mga pelikulang gusto ko, it keeps you entertained and think critically at the same time! Ang ganda! Pwedeng ilaban sa international movie festival! This is quality movie. Thanks TBA for making this movie available for everyone, now we can this kahit paulit-ulit!

OMG THE LONG WAIT IS OVERRRRR!!! WALA MAN SA NETFLIX BUT THIS IS TOTALLY WHAT I WAITED FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS SINCE THE LAST SHOWING. THANK YOU TBA FOR THIS GREAT OPPURTUNITY TO WATCH THIS FILM! P.S. I WON'T SKIP ADS TO SUPPORT Y'ALL! KUDOS!

I love this film so much. The acting, the cinematography, the writing- chef's kiss. Overall a wonderful movie experience

One of the breakthroughs of Philippine cinema 🔥

I first watched this movie after reading the the book. At first i was kind of disappointed in a way coz i had so much expectations for it. But i know for certain how hard it is to really make a movie adaptation of a novel. People might say that the movie didn't give much justice to the book but of course we can't expect it to be exactly the same coz the book had so much details in it (which makes it so much better). And those details cannot always be portrayed exactly the way it is especially in a 2 hour movie. I've rewatched it, now that I've almost forgotten the details that were in the book. While watching it the second time around, it suddenly felt like a different movie apart from my initial expectation that ruined my first impression of it. I'd say for a movie, it's really great. It's so refreshing to see these great acting skills from great actors. They were all so natural and i loved it. 🙌

This movie just blew away my mind. Kudos to everyone who took part in making this!

I read the book and watched this. I don't expect that movie adaption would always level to what the book has showed us but I commend Direk Martin and the actors for exceeding my expectations. Thank you for making this great movie available for the mass. More movies pa po! :D

These are the type of films that should be in cinemas! I swear I won't mind wasting money if the films I'll be watching are like this

this is actually a nice movie! I didn't expect na may mga ganitong movies tayo, grabe ang galing! sana mapanood to ng mas nakakarami, bravo!!

Both the book and the movie are masterpiece. Exciting yung huling part which signifies for a sequel. Thank you TBA for bringing this great adaptation. Really longed for this to watch after I read the book.

Angganda ng quality ng palabas I regret na ngayon ko lang na discover tong TBA keep producing more high quality Films!!!!❤❤❤❤ P.s I did not skip any ads hahaha its my help po❤

This is so underrated. This kind of movie should be seen in theaters nowadays.

Thank you so much for making this movie for free. Our instructor instructed us to read the novel but it was too long to be read. So I choose to just watch it here.😊

I've been wanting to watch this ever since I read the book. Thank you TBA!

Bakit 181k lang ang views?? JUSQ. Anyway, well-made TBA studios!! I do not have big qualms about the faithfulness of the movie to the book. Thank you for creating and making this film available to the public!!!!

Haven't read the book, which i'm kinda thankful for. Was able to see the movie for what it is (no bias, no expectations), a great one. Recommending this to my friends. ❤️

It's my first time watching the film adaptation. Thank you so much for making it available here on RU-vid. I didn't skip an ad na lang po huhu maraming maraming salamat po

Maganda sya, I hope marami pang ganito movies. Can't believe this is free to watch same as the other TBA movies.

This is one of the best filipino movies I've ever seen. I wish I read the book first before watching. I feel like I'm reading books of Tess Gerritsen and Scott turow with this movie. Thumbs up!!

Napakahusay na pelikula!!! Hope iyon mga ganito ang ipinalalabas sa mas malalaki cinema at mga platform. Isang napaka ganda na likha. Magaling ang justification.

Thank you so much for sharing your film to everyone of us! TBA Studios never fail to deliver. This is the third film from you that I've seen, grabe ang gaganda ng pagkakagawa ng lahat. Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino!

Tito Nonie's french is on point, damn.

Watching this movie was such a rollercoaster ride. Ilang beses kong muntik sabunutan sarili ko dahil sa frustrations. But ghad. Kudos to TBA and all the actors for this film!!!! Thank you so much for this ❤️ Cheers to the upcoming splendid films na gagawin niyo sa hinharap!

Just watched this and so glad to see other TBA movies are uploaded online! Thank you for making this available and looking forward to more quality movies from your team!

I just finished the book last week and then may movie pala huhu. Thank you so much! 💓

Thank you TBA! You make quarantine easier to deal with

OMG we have this book sa school library namin. I only read a few pages of it since we weren't in the library for long. My English teacher saw that I was reading the book and he told me that there was a movie about it and now, it's here on RU-vid! (On another note, I should go borrow the book when we're able to go back to school)

Thank you TBA Studios for this. An excellent movie, great plot, well acted .. and you give it free on youtube!

We should be paying for these kind of movies and not those shown during Christmas season especially yung mga comedy movies na walang kwenta..these are the movies na dapat suportahan...sorry i am watching this here in youtube.

Watch this as soon as I finished the book. Thank you TBA for making this film available in YT. The casts are good and the film is great. But people should really read the book also to understand more of the characters. :)

Seriously...this movie is so good it's like watching a foreign movie. the story is unique, you will really watch it from the beginning to the end and the actors will get better. this is one of the best Filipino movies I've seen, even Hollywood films...great job to all especially to Mr. Nonie Buencamino, Sid Lucero & Bembol Roco...Congratulations everyone...

The movie adaptation is not as impactful or faithful to the book plot, sub-plot, either original UP Press version or extended one but I am just glad that a book with such a sensitive topic was turned into a film. There will also be people who, upon finding out that this was originally a book, will choose to read it as well. Thank you TBA Studios!

Amazing! This is the movie that needs to be uplifted and be watched. Very realistic and unbiased. Keep it up!

PERFECTION. MASTERPIECE. QUALITY. This film deserves more appreciation, recognition, and views. Now, I want to read the book. Can some1 please explain to me the last part? (Joanna and Father Gus conversation at the end) I, tbh, can't process it) like who is Solano and Father Ojeda? So please enlighten me

I am a huge fan of the book, and now I am happy to watch the movie as well. Although there were some changes made in the film, still, it is magnificent! Also, can anyone please tell me where was the movie shot, especially Alex's apartment and the NBI building?

Finally, I was able to wstch a quality film.

Wow! 😯 This is a HIGHLY recommended movie! 👏👏👏

Thank you for making this available to everyone! I'm from Baguio and have not had the opportunity to watch this here; not even sure if this was shown in SM City Baguio. I've read the book and loved it, and I enjoyed this film adaptation, too. I don't see the point in comparing the two since they're two different media of art; whichever version a person prefers says more about a person's subjective preference than it does the quality of either the film or the book. I also think there is no such thing as a perfect adaptation of a book; filmmakers have their own creative influences, creative vision, and challenges (like limitations of film media) that affect the way a story is told. So, if you prefer the book and feel that the book is better than the movie, then that's not saying much by way of critique. Just my two cents.

Both the book and the movie are masterpieces in their own right. Periodt.

With these kind of films and stories, I believe there is still hope for the Philippine movies. We should have and see more of these films, please. Im glad that I was able to chance upon your RU-vid channel, consider me as one of your newest subscriber. Thanks TBA for making this brilliant masterpiece accesible for us to enjoy! 👍👍👍

Kudos TBA studios, I have now faith in progressive philippine movies💛💛💛

Thank you for this! I have read the book and watched it also in the big screen. Its time for others to see this masterpiece.

I just finished the book today! So excited to watch this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✊✊✊✊

Salamat po sa up load nito napaka ganda and I do hope mas marami Ang kakapanood nito at tangkilikin Ang Ang likhang Pilipino. The best po.

SOLID! we need more substantial films like this one. hats off!

I loved this book. Absolutely thrilling writing and story.

I love both the movie and the novel. Such a masterpiece. Kudos to Ms. F.H. Batacan and everyone who made the movie version!

When I was in college we have a subject creative writing. The book from F.H. Batacan truly page-turning. I am a slow reader of English books but "Smaller and smaller circles" was the only book I finished within two days.

Best of the Best Actors in one movie.Ang Galing👏 Hirap piliin this time sino ang dapat hirangin to be...The Best Actor🤩More movies like this please😍

Actors dropping bombs in every stare and saying just a 'lil word.

YESSSS! THANK YOU TBA STUDIOS!!! Wonderful, exciting book and amazing film!

Just came across this film on netflix and I, my sis, and cousin really loved it!

-I think the book was written in English and was from a publishing house located in New York. That might explain why they mostly use English. (There's this movie review video that says the movie mostly uses English.) - The actors are all good. *Chefs kiss* most of the actors here are Veterans and not in the league of mainstream. That makes them too fitting to portray roles that reflects the different faces of society. The way they showcase the diverse and vivid characters were so good. - I like how the movie discussed different social issues that are still dominant these days. - I read a comment(from a movie review) that says the ending wasn't really clear. But , personally, I think the movie is complete as it is. Please, create tons of movies like these. 😍

Loved the book and also the movie! You never ceased to impress me! More power and sana mas marami pang obra ang magawa in the future!

Nung nalaman kong nandito si Nonie Buencamino, naexcite akong mapanood. Pero other than him, bigatin pala talaga yung ibang cast!! salamat TBA! Pakiupload din po sana yung tayo sa huling buwan ng taon hehehehe ☺️

At last, A high quality film. Please make more films that can be an eye opener to Filipinos. Thank you very much!

Ang galing ng pagkakagawa ng cadaver props, pati yung mga dead boys' bodies, pang-CSI ng U.S. Super realistic, baka nga actual dead bodies yon na hiniram sa real-life crime investigation, but i looked intently sa credits, wala. So it means props nga yung dead bodies. Kudos sa mga gumawa non.

Ganda. My 2nd time to watch after a long time that it was shown in the moviehouse. Its sad that only few were there then. Its a quality movie that give me the creeps. Haunting. More quality movies TBA.

Really enjoyed the film, thank you for uploading. Sana ganito karamihan ang kalidad ng pelikula natin sa Pinas lagi.

Ang ganda! Not your ordinary movie na mahuhulaan mo yung susunod na mangyayari. Sobrang daming twists. And highly recommended. This is a masterpiece

TBA, the heart of your team to treat arts with the ultimate respect, won the hearts of those who lost hope for the filipino movie industry.