Action-Packed Military-Themed Drama Sets Digital Debut for North American VOD Platforms and DVD on May 13, 2025

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to the Philippine action-packed military-themed drama TOPAKK, which will be available to rent/own on all North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as on DVD, starting May 13, 2025. TOPAKK was first screened during the 78th Cannes Film Festival and premiered at Switzerland’s 76^th annual Locarno Film Festival.

TOPAKK tells the story of Miguel, a security guard who faces a deadly conflict with drug dealers and a vigilante squad after his platoon is murdered. Miguel is an ex-special forces operative suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In his bid for redemption as a security guard, attempts to save the life of a woman who is being hunted by a corrupt police death squad working for a drug cartel. Discharged from the army due to his PTSD, Miguel gets involved in a new battle when a drug peddler seeks his protection from a vigilante death squad. As he navigates this dangerous situation, he must also confront his own demons to find redemption.

Directed by Richard Somes, TOPAKK was written by Richard V. Somes, Will Fredo, and Jimmy Francisco Flores and produced by Richard Somes, Sylvia Sanchez, and Ria Atayde. The TOPAKK cast features Arjo Atayde (‘Miguel Vergara’), Julia Montes (‘Weng Diwata’), Kokoy De Santos (‘Bogs Diwata’), and Sid Lucero (‘Romero’).

“TOPAKK is a deeply personal journey—my confrontation with violence in all its brutal forms,” said filmmaker Richard Somes. “TOPAKK is a reflection on senseless death and aggression, a commentary on the cruelty born out of war and power. This work challenges us to face the fear, savagery, and oppression inflicted by those who claim authority.”

“I am very proud of the work we did with TOPAKK,” said producer Sylvia Sanchez. “From Cannes to Locarno to Fantastic Fest, we were able to travel and showcase Filipino artistry in the form of our superb cast and visionary director. It has been such a great experience from pre-production to everything after and we are so excited to share this with everyone.”