Character Relationships in Expressway

Ben (played by Alvin Anson) is a protagonist in Expressway. A professional hitman and Morris's partner. Initially follows orders to kill targets but develops deep regret after being forced to murder children. After failing to assassinate Tatang, he attempts to retire from his violent life. His quest for vengeance against his son's killer ultimately leads to a fatal confrontation with Morris. Morris (played by Aljur Abrenica) appears in Expressway. Ben's unstable and psychotic partner. Exhibits extreme violence and lack of remorse, notably forcing Ben to kill children and later murdering bystanders. His traumatic backstory involving his father's gun shapes his psychopathy. He ultimately reveals himself as the killer of Ben's son, leading to a deadly final shootout. Kato (played by Kiko Matos) appears in Expressway. One of the initial targets of Ben and Morris's assassination mission. Briefly mentioned as sharing a house with Budoy, but plays no further role in the narrative. Morris' Father (played by Arpee Bautista) appears in Expressway. Appears only in Morris's flashback, where he teaches his son how to use a .38 caliber revolver. His influence is implied to have shaped Morris's violent tendencies and psychopathy.

Character Relationship Map: Expressway

Expressway (2016) Poster

Expressway (2016) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

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Story Analysis

A psychological thriller exploring the cyclical nature of violence, trauma, and retribution through two hitmen's fractured partnership.

Plot Progression

  1. The Contracted Strike
  2. Echoes of Trauma
  3. The Retirement Gambit
  4. Descent into Madness
  5. Sunrise Retribution

Directed by Ato Bautista