Alpha: The Right to Kill

Set against the backdrop of the Philippines Government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, Alpha: The Right to Kill depicts a SWAT-led police operation aimed at arresting Abel, a major drug lord in Manila. The narrative follows Police Officer Espino and Elijah, a small-time pusher who becomes an informant, as they provide crucial intelligence for the operation.

The film escalates into a heavily-armed confrontation in the slums, capturing the chaos and tension of the situation. As the story unfolds, Espino and Elijah seize an opportunity to take Abel’s backpack, filled with money and methamphetamine, before investigators arrive at the crime scene. This plot point highlights the moral complexities faced by characters involved in the drug trade and law enforcement.