The Ride
No. 66
ROAD TRIP TO NOWHERE

The Ride

Thop Nazareno · 2025 · 64m · Action, Thriller

Set in the roads of Manila, the rural, the sea, and the “underground”, the film tells the story of Leo, the son, forced to grant his dying mother’s request to accompany his estranged father, Barry, to come home.

35%
Critics
40%
Audience
Watch If

You enjoy watching attractive people stare wistfully into the distance while grappling with predictable daddy issues.

Skip If

You've seen any other 'road trip to reconciliation' movie and don't need a Filipino remake.

Best Consumed While

Stuck in actual Manila traffic, as it might make your commute feel more exciting by comparison.

ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict
Worth Your Time
3/10
Fun Factor
2/10
Originality
3/10
Visual Craft
7/10
Pretension Index
8/10
Rewatchability
1/10
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