[3][4][5] 1st Lt. Jamal Razul, a Muslim police officer based in Mindanao, is summoned to Manila by his superior, Colonel Castro, to penetrate a massive criminal syndicate.

He settles into an apartment located in a rough neighborhood controlled by the syndicate but hides his identity from the community, aided by friendly police officers who falsely accuse him of being a wanted murderer.

However, his landlord Dess develops a relationship with Jamal after reading his copy of the Koran and witnessing him beat up syndicate members who routinely extort her and her neighbors.

As the apartment is declared a crime scene, another police officer, Captain Rios, discreetly kills a wounded gang member, revealing himself to be the syndicate's protector.

As he leaves Manila, Jamal survives an ambush by Frankie's men, but is devastated after seeing Kikoy and Buknoy killed in the crossfire.