'Sampung utos kay Joshua' opens in cinemas nationwide on Jan. 29

When a string of bad luck hits, a devout follower of the Ten Commandments gets rogue to challenge the heavens.

Pepe Herrera (left) and Jerald Napoles

Viva Films, Anima, and Sine Arcade come together for a sacred collaboration - the “holy-comedy” film ‘Sampung Utos Kay Josh,’ with the titular role portrayed by Jerald Napoles of the hit Netflix movie, ‘Instant Daddy’ and ‘Pagpag 24/7.’  

 The film centers on Josh, a loan executive, who was brought up by his mother as kind, conservative, and religious. In fact, he has always been a devout follower of the Ten Commandments.

 Josh is always ready to help other people, believing that adherence to the divine laws will earn him great rewards from above.  

And why wouldn’t he believe that? Aside from living a good life with his mom, he has a beautiful fiancée and a job promotion to boot.

 However, a series of unfortunate events suddenly strikes Josh: he gets dragged into a financial mess that puts his job and relationship in jeopardy. Things get worse when his mother’s health begins to decline amid the crisis.

 Josh finds himself questioning everything he once believed in, feeling “punished” despite all the good deeds he has done.

In a desperate bid to get even with the heavens, he decides to break each commandment, one by one.

 Can Josh find redemption in his rebellion, or will breaking the rules break him for good?

 Directed by Marius Talampas, the film encourages the audience to face both their doubts and convictions. “’Ang Sampung Utos Kay Josh’ is not merely a film—it is a visceral, cathartic experience that delves into the heart of what it means to be human, challenging us to confront our deepest fears and emerge, perhaps, stronger for the journey,” shares the director, who also brought us the 2018 comedy-heist film ‘Ang Pangarap Kong Holdap.’

MMFF Best Supporting Actor Pepe Herrera plays a crucial role in Josh’s journey toward holiness (or unholiness). Watch out for his “divine” performance that will surely make the audience laugh out loud. ‘Sampung Utos Kay Josh’ is made even more entertaining by its equally funny and brilliant supporting cast: Albie Casiño, Bobot Mortiz, Irma Adlawan, James Caraan, Ashley Rivera, Debbie Garcia and Donna Cariaga each playing crucial roles in Josh’s journey.

 With a heavenly blend of humor and heartfelt moments, breaking the rules has never been this heavenly. Catch ‘Sampung Utos Kay Josh’ in cinemas nationwide on January 29, 2025.