Plot

Arvin Espiritu, 25, secures a job as assistant resort manager in Palawan, seeking solace from a tumultuous past marked by his father's violent death and his mother's departure for Dubai. Struggling with dissociative identity disorder (DID), Arvin's alter ego, Ace, emerges, driving him to launch a YouTube vlog, ARVIN, ARISE, in pursuit of fame. However, Ace's dominance leads to reckless stunts, tarnishing Arvin's reputation and straining his relationships, especially with childhood friend Iris, whom he secretly loves. Determined to reclaim control and salvage his life, Arvin orchestrates a final vlog to expose Ace's destructive influence. In a climactic confrontation within his own mind, Arvin and Ace battle for supremacy, culminating in a gunshot that wounds them both. Who won the battle? Or did they both perish? Arvin bravely faces the unknown, but this time by his own doing.

Arvin Espiritu and Ace are two young men whose lives intersect in unexpected ways as they navigate the aftermath of severe childhood trauma and the crushing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Arvin, the pandemic not only disrupts his long-awaited fresh start but also reignites the unresolved pain from his past, threatening to unravel his fragile sense of self. Meanwhile, Ace, driven by a fierce determination, seeks to rise above the challenges by creating an online persona that promises fame and fortune. As they embark on a joint YouTube venture, the pressures of maintaining their newfound online success begin to expose the deep-seated wounds they've tried to bury. "What You Did" explores the devastating effects of trauma, the relentless pursuit of validation, and the harsh reality of dreams being shattered by a global crisis. As their stories unfold, Arvin and Ace must confront the secrets and choices that bind them, leading to a powerful exploration of identity, redemption, and the quest for meaning in a world turned upside down.

Arvin Espiritu, a young man burdened by childhood trauma, finally sees a glimpse of hope when he lands a job at a resort in Palawan. Ready to start fresh, he leaves behind a past filled with painful memories, including the tragic loss of his parents and years of emotional isolation. But just as his dreams start taking shape, circumstances force him back into solitude, unraveling old wounds he thought were long buried.

Amid his struggles, someone from his past-Ace, a figure who has always been tied to him like a shadow-resurfaces. Unlike Arvin, Ace is bold, fearless, and relentless in pushing him toward success-specifically through the world of online fame. Together, they build a YouTube channel, ARVIN, ARISE, aiming to capture audiences with viral content. What begins as an inspiring journey soon takes a dark turn as Ace's methods become increasingly reckless, willing to go to extremes for attention, subscribers, and influence.

As Arvin watches his life spiral out of control, he struggles to regain his own voice. His childhood friends, Iris and Joseph, recognize the change in him and attempt to reconnect. But Arvin remains trapped in a cycle of blackout episodes, waking up to shocking content he doesn't remember filming. The deeper he sinks into this new identity, the harder it becomes to distinguish between his own choices and the chaos Ace creates in his name. He even causes harm in the lives of those who care about him without him wanting to.

Determined to reclaim his life, Arvin devises a dangerous plan to confront Ace once and for all. The truth unravels in an unexpected and harrowing way, forcing Arvin to face the darkest parts of himself. But as the world watches, the lines between performance and reality blur, leaving one final question: Can Arvin escape the shadow of his past, or has he already lost himself in the pursuit of online fame?