Elijah Canlas is set to take on the titular role of activist Edgar Jopson, also known as “Edjop.”
Photo: @edjopthemovie/Instagram
On Instagram, the official trailer was finally unveiled, giving viewers a glimpse of the film, which was five years in the making.
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“Ang kuwento ni #Edjop ay kuwento ng pag-ibig: Wagas, maligalig, at kung tunay, nananatili,” it wrote. “Kaya dapat lang na ngayong buwan ng pag-ibig, sagutin na namin ang hamon ng pelikulang ito. Ng tiyak, matapang at malayang oo.”
It added: “Sama ka sa min. Tingnan natin hanggang saan tayo makakarating.”
The film follows Edjop, an activist who served as president of the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) and became one of the most prominent figures in the resistance movement during the Martial Law era under former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Joining Elijah in the political biopic are Jodi Sta. Maria and Cedrick Juan.
While a specific release date has yet to be announced, “Edjop” is slated to hit theaters in 2026.
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