When their friend is killed in the Philippines, an expat veteran and a trans woman enforcer search for her murderer, a reclusive drug lord in the jungle, while the police and the criminal underworld hunt them down.
Kano: slang for American in the Philippines
American Expat
Trans Woman Enforcer
Criminal Underworld
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KANO ranked top 10 in 2020 on the blacklist website
QUOTES FROM ANONYMOUS READERS FROM THE BLACK LIST
“The premise is original, timely, imaginative, and could have strong, international appeal as a hardboiled action crime drama in the vein of DRIVE.”
“This is an incredibly dynamic story that uses the mysterious and unique backdrop of the Philippines to create an aura of compelling drama in which to set this action-packed character based thriller.”
“The Philippines setting is rendered with unimpeachable authenticity, and feels totally alive, like its own gritty character in the film.”
“Characters are vivid and multi-layered, especially Transwoman RICA, whose devotion to Izzy builds tension well. As does her feelings for Frank.”
“The action is merciless, visceral and wrought with tension and suspense, while still being completely believable.”
“this would be an exciting and dynamic action film for Premium Cable like Netflix. The setting is rich and lush and unique. And the characters are really memorable and well crafted. Also the matter-of-fact way a Trans character is represented here feels inclusive and fresh in the action genre.”
Kano will be shot on location in Palawan and the Visayas to truly capture the beautiful yet mysterious heart and soul of the Philippines. It will start the tourist’s point of view and slowly peel back the layers to reveal the deep and dark underbelly of the drug war ravaged country.