Topakk

Topakk, internationally known as Triggered, is a Philippine action thriller film directed by Richard Somes from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jimmy Flores and Will Fredo.

[4] An ex-special forces operative (Arjo Atayde) who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder,[5] attempts to save a woman (Julia Montes), whose life is being pursued by a corrupt police death squad working for a drug cartel.

According to multiple teasers and news sources released in 2020, the film was originally going to star JM de Guzman as Miguel and Annicka Dolonius in an unspecified role, but they were recast for unknown reasons.

[22] The Manila Times writer Tessa Mauricio Arriola opined that Topakk "effectively transcends the boundaries of conventional action films".

[25] Writing for ABS-CBN News, Rhea Manila Santos described the film as a "one heartstopping action ride" and praised the performances of Atayde and Montes.

Topakk casts at the 50th MMFF Parade of Stars (right to left): Enchong Dee, Julia Montes, Arjo Atade and three film crews
Topakk cast on MMFF Best Float