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The Inmate 2007

★ 6.17 votes153 min📅 2007-02-12

Paolo Villaluna's gripping prison drama *The Inmate (2007)* dives into the raw, emotional journey of Rommel, a young man whose life spirals into tragedy when he accidentally takes a boy's life.

Director: Paolo Villaluna

Cast

Sid Lucero
Sid Lucero
Rommel
Emilio Garcia
Esteban
Ara Mina
Ara Mina
Sita
Michael De Mesa
Michael De Mesa
Warden Ramos
Allan Paule
Allan Paule
Boy P.
Soliman Cruz
Soliman Cruz
Mang Jon
Ping Medina
Ping Medina
Kaloglog
Hector Macaso
Hector Macaso
Hector
Raul Morit
Raul Morit
Vigo
Bombi Plata
Bombi Plata
Junior

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Inmate (2007) about?

The film follows Rommel, a young man who accidentally kills a boy and is imprisoned. Inside, he finds an unlikely protector in another inmate. Years later, after his release, he tries to build a normal life with his wife—until a visitor from his past disrupts everything.

Who directed The Inmate?

Paolo Villaluna directed *The Inmate*, bringing a raw, emotional depth to this prison drama with strong themes of guilt and redemption.

Who stars in The Inmate?

The film stars Sid Lucero, Emilio Garcia, Ara Mina, Michael De Mesa, and Allan Paule, delivering powerful performances that drive the story forward.

Is The Inmate (2007) worth watching?

As an unrated drama with a runtime of 153 minutes, *The Inmate* offers a deeply atmospheric exploration of prison life and its aftermath. Fans of character-driven dramas with moral complexity will find it compelling, though it may resonate more with those who appreciate slow-burn storytelling.

How long is The Inmate?

The Inmate runs for 153 minutes.

About The Inmate (2007) — A Prison Drama of Guilt, Redemption, and Second Chances

Paolo Villaluna's gripping prison drama *The Inmate (2007)* dives into the raw, emotional journey of Rommel, a young man whose life spirals into tragedy when he accidentally takes a boy's life. Sentenced to years behind bars, Rommel finds solace in an unexpected friendship with a fellow inmate, who becomes his protector and confidant. The film masterfully contrasts the suffocating walls of prison with the deceptive freedom of rural life, as Rommel rebuilds his existence as a farmer with his wife, Sita. But when Esteban, a man from their shared past, resurfaces with intentions that blur the lines of friendship and obsession, their fragile peace is shattered.

With a slow-burning atmosphere thick with tension and moral ambiguity, *The Inmate* explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the inescapable nature of one's past. Villaluna crafts a haunting portrait of second chances and the ghosts that haunt them, anchored by a powerhouse cast that brings depth and authenticity to every scene.