Inferno in the South

Inferno in the South

When the city burns, family remains.

2025 · 18 min · Crime, Drama

Teenager, Koy, is desperate to rebuild his family’s life after a fire. His friend, Chito, offers him a dangerous job that forces him to set another slum ablaze.

Directed by Owen Lepiten · Written by Owen Lepiten

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