Lolo and the Kid

A con artist and a child he has taken in spend their time scamming wealthy people. Although the two share a deep and inseparable bond, a life-altering opportunity arises that threatens to pull them apart.

Directed and written by Benedict Mique, this Filipino family drama was the first film in the director's career, preceding his 2025 projects The Four Bad Boys and Me, Isolated, and Sinner's Club. The production was handled by Lonewolf Films and features a cast including Joel Torre as Lolo and Euwenn Mikaell as Kid, with Juan Karlos Labajo playing the older version of the child. Other appearing actors include Iza Calzado, Meryll Soriano, and Joem Bascon, alongside a total credited cast of 138 people.

Released on August 7, 2024, with a runtime of 97 minutes, the film has received generally positive reactions from viewers. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 7.8/10 based on 41 votes, while its IMDb rating is 6.4/10 from 987 votes.