A simple fisherman from a remote province embarks on a journey to Manila in search of his beloved Ligaya, who was lured away by a mysterious woman promising a brighter future. As he delves into the city's harsh reality, Julio becomes entangled in a web of poverty, hardship, and daily struggles for survival. His relentless pursuit of Ligaya slowly transforms him into a desperate individual, consumed by the primal need to survive in a treacherous urban jungle.
Manila in the Claws of Light
A rustic outsider, Júlio Madiaga, embarks on a journey to Manila in pursuit of his beloved Ligaya.