Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity

Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity is a 2019 Philippine heist action-comedy film directed by Linnet Zurbano[2] and starring Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza.[3] It was released in the Philippines on December 25, 2019 as one of the eight official entries of the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival.[2]

Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLinnet Zurbano
Produced by
Written by
  • Aloy Adlawan
  • Michelle Ngu
  • Don Santella
Starring
Music by
  • Jay Dominguez
  • Richard Gonzales
CinematographyMiguel Cruz
Edited byChrisel Galeno Desuasido
Production
companies
Distributed byAxinite Digicinema Inc.
Release date
  • December 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱74 million (January 7, 2020)[1]

The film revolves around the exploits of Don Robert Fortun (Sotto) who forms a group to clear his name after he was accused to have committed a heinous crime as well as to retrieve a valuable pearl, the Pearl of the Orient, from his brother Benjie (Manalo) who is guarding it.[4]

Plot

Brothers Robert (Vic Sotto) and Benjie Fortun (Jose Manalo) are set to steal the biggest known pearl in the world, the "Pearl of the Orient". They went to the turn-over of the pearl to the Maharlika Museum. The pearl was discovered by archaeologist Dr. Arthur Mendez (Tonton Gutierrez) and is valued at US$100 million. During a power outage, Robert successfully stole the pearl but when he was about to leave, he was knocked out unconscious. When he woke up, he realized that the pearl is missing and the dead body of Dr. Mendez is beside him. He was arrested and was sentenced to life imprisonment while maintaining his innocence.

After many years, he was released from jail and is now about to carry-out his plan. With his trusted driver Kikong (Jelson Bay), he is about to embark on a mission - to seek revenge on his brother, Benjie, who is now a successful socialite. Benjie is about to return the Pearl of the Orient to the Maharlika Museum. There they hired Johnson (Jake Cuenca), a freelance professional wrestler and Zulueta (Pokwang) a professional thief. He also sought the help of stunt double Bruno (Wally Bayola) to hire a computer hacker that can hack the security system of the museum. Donna Cruz (Maine Mendoza) voluntarily joins Don Robert. It was revealed that Donna, who is also known as "Anino", is Claire, the daughter of Dr. Mendez who vowed to bring Don Robert back to jail.

Because the pearl is highly secured, they observed the museum especially the security of the pearl. It is secured with retina, fingerprint and the voice of Don Benjie as well as lasers. Donna successfully acquires the fingerprint, photo with eyes open wide and the recorded voice of Don Benjie along with the password in an event. But, Don Benjie finds out about his brother's mission to steal the pearl and called for drastic measures by adding additional security features.

The Dons successfully pushed through with their mission, but Samantha (Sarah Lahbati), Don Benjie's trusted aide went to the museum and fought with the Dons. Don Benjie's butler Wilson (Clint Bondad) told his boss about the pearl. When the Dons are about to exit the museum, police were called in to arrest Don Robert. During a negotiation with Benjie, Robert broke the pearl they stole, to prove that the pearl that he returned was a counterfeit. It was revealed that Don Benjie's modus is to steal artifacts in every museum and replace them with counterfeits so that everyone will know that the artifacts that is exhibited in every museum are real and not stolen. Robert managed to escape and during a chase, he crashes through a bridge and into a river.

While Don Benjie is planning his escape, he saw Robert holding the urn of Marjorie (Max Collins), Robert's wife who died while he was in prison. In an intense confrontation, Benjie admits that he killed Dr. Mendez and framed his own brother out of jealousy. He did not notice that Don Robert was wearing a body camera and is being streamed by Claire. Benjie and his men were arrested for the murder of Dr. Mendez, and the Dons have accomplished their mission. At the Rizal Park, Claire forgives Don Robert. The Dons celebrate after they were given a reward for returning the pearl.

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest cast
  • Max Collins as Marjorie
  • Leanne Bautista as young Claire

References
  1. Gabinete, Jojo (10 January 2020). "Miracle In Cell No. 7, mahigit P100M ang lamang sa The Mall, The Merrier" [Miracle In Cell No. 7, earned only P100M more than The Mall, The Merrier]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  2. Malasig, Jeline (17 July 2019). "What to expect from the first 4 Metro Manila Film Festival 2019 entries". InterAksyon. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  3. "MMFF 2019: Vic Sotto, ipinakilala ang bagong leading lady" [MMFF 2019: Vic Sotto, announces his new leading lady]. ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). 8 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  4. Villano, Alexa (15 December 2019). "Vic Sotto says MMFF entry 'Mission Unstapabol: The Don Identity' 'definitely different' from past movies". Rappler. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
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