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(Belen screaming in pain)

(Horse Demon Grunting)

Contract and push my child. It’s coming out.

(Horse Demon grunting and neighing)

(Belen screaming again in pain)

(Screaming continues)

(Horse Demon grunting)

(Screaming)

(Horse Demon grunting)

(Dramatic sounds)

(Modern upbeat music)

(Women screaming in pain) Stay calm, you’ll be alright.

Help me!

What’s happening?

Oh Doctor, she’s not responding to any of our treatments despite heavy frequent dosages.

Give her a shot of Demerol immediately.

Calm Down

-Now now, this will make you feel better. Just a minute.

No that hurts!

(Ambulance Sirens)

Doctor what happened?

After her medical examination and lab test results,

we can find nothing wrong.

There are no abnormalities.

It’s a bit of a mystery.

I’m sorry to say if she continues like this, she’s only going to get worse.

(Soft piano music plays)

Mom, please, for the last time, I told you I don’t want to go.

-Whatever happens, you need to find him before it’s too late.

Come on son, please I’m begging you.

If you want me to live longer, promise me, you need to look for him,

you need to see him, and find yourself.

But why? Why do I have to mom? Give me a reason?

-As soon as you talk to him, you will understand everything.

Come on son (in Filipino). I’m begging you. Please.

(Birds singing)

(Urban music playing)

(Urban music continues to play) (Flight Attendant announcing landing)

Can you take me to.. somewhere where I can catch transport to Panay?

Panay, it’s only Panay. That’s easy, it’s nearby.

Thank you.

You’re Filipino right? You grew up abroad and you forgot your mother tongue? How pathetic!

Hey Monkey! Are you listening?

Sorry, what’s Unggoy?

It means “Monkey”. That’s you!

Me, Unggoy?

-Yes. Monkey means gwapo. -Oh you mean Handsome!

-Oh you mean Handsome!

Yes. So you did understand Filipino. Why did you give me such a hard time?

OK thank you. You’re also Monkey!

OK Monkey, you’re crazy! Get the hell out of my taxi!

(Urban music playing)

- Hi excuse me, can you tell me which train goes to Panay?

Panay? It’s always traffic here in EDSA. Better to take this train, and avoid the roads.

(Urban music playing)

Sucker! -Hey, Hey!

(Urban music playing)

(Car horns, street noise, shouting in distance)

(Yelling)

Hey stop it!

-Run it’s the police!

- It’s your first time in the Philippines?

(Gate squeaks)

I said is it your first time in the Philippines?

- Well, with how badly things are going, this could be my last.

-I’m sorry this happened to you, but I need your cooperation now.

-OK, I was 6 years old when I left, it’s been 19 years since I was back.

They took my money, passport and also my bag.

-Do you have any relatives here in Manila?

-I don’t know anyone, I just want to go to Panay that’s it.

-Panay is the central part of Visayas region. You can go there by air or by sea.

-Do you guys have internet connection here?

-I always encounter utter stupidity everywhere I go.

Shameless dishonesty! They have no common sense whatsoever.

-Come on mate, how many Filipinos have you met?

There are over 92 million Filipinos according to Wikipedia.

I suggest you open your mind some more.

Get out, observe your surroundings. Man up, widen your perspective.

-Brian! They have no courtesy at all in public!

-Just, they’re just downright rude!

You know they cut right in front of you just before you’re gonna walk out the door,

or whenever you line up.

-Stay cool, relax, everything will be fine.

I will take care of everything else up here.

You just take care of yourself over there.

-OK thanks, so how’s my mother?

(Melancholy music playing)

(Fast paced music playing)

(Fast paced music playing) (Bus schedules announced)

5, 9, 10, 44.

(Fast paced music playing)

Who wants peanuts?

(Fast paced music continues)

(People chattering in distance)

(Ferry horn, depart)

(Distant laughter, chatter)

(Man sobbing)

(Man sobbing)

- Sorry are you OK? Excuse me.

(Man sobbing)

I can’t take it anymore.

I'm sorry I don't understand.

What can I do are you OK?

-This is my son.

My wife took him away from me.

She’s gone with another man.

-Sorry to hear that, is this your wife?

-I’ve been working so hard for them.

I work abroad.

-You’re an OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker)

-I love my family you know.

-I know that feeling.. I love my mother too, a lot.

Here, it’s OK, you’ll be fine.

(Ferry sounding horn to dock)

(Gloomy music playing)

This way to Barrio Mahinay.

(Distance chattering)

-Yes Sir. We have room here for you.

Emi, prepare 2 rooms, we have guests from Switzerland.

OK.

- Yes Sir. - Look, potential client!

- OK Sir, bye bye.

Oh Sir! Sir!

Welcome to La Oviedo.

-Yes yes. Come here. Come, come inside. Come here.

Now Emi. He’s looking for…

-I’m looking for Barrio Mahinay. -Barrio Mahina!

It’s near, just a ferry away.

-Just say it’s far, so he’ll stay overnight.

-Convince him to check in.

- I don’t know about that. No, I… -No look Sir, this is a beautiful place.

This is La Oviedo Villas. You can stay here.

And we have a beautiful 3 minutes walk from the beach. Where do you come from?

-I’m from UK. -Oh from UK. Oh my god, there are

so many foreigners from UK.

You can stay here for a night, then tomorrow, then we’ll show you how to get there.

(Birds singing in distance, baby crying in distance)

(Loud thudding)

-Oh! Here we go again.

These Filipinos just don’t stop tricking me.

(Door slams, dramatic music)

(Loud cat yelling in distance)

Oh. They must be doing this to get my money.

(Screeching, ghostly noises)

(Evil whispering)

(Dramatic sound)

-Here’s your towel!

Enjoy your stay.

(Soft disco ethnic music)

(Restaurant ambiance and techo music plays in distance)

-Can I get a whiskey on the rocks please?

-Hey bro, how are you?

Having a good time?

By the way, are you Filipino?

But you look like one.

-I hate Filipinos OK! You know I’ve only been here 2 days.

The first day, they put me in jail, they took my bag, they even cheated me.

And here, I don’t even know where the hell I am.

This is the second day. I don’t even know how I ended up here.

-I’m so sorry to hear that bro.

Honestly speaking, I love Filipinos. They’re a good hardworking people.

I always come to the Philippines because of them.

I really love them.

By the way cheers.

(Ethnic music, people chattering)

This boat will take you.

You get this boat and then it will reach your destination.

- Bye! - Bye.

(Adventure music)

(Chanting music)

(Jungle noises, crickets and birds singing)

(Chickens singing in distance)

Mister, Mister!

Mister, I’m trying to get to Barrio Mahinay, do you know where it is?

-Oh Barrio Mahinay? Very far you know. Are you a foreigner?

-Yes.

-It’s very dangerous, you know.

Come ride to my carabao. Come, come.

-OK. Thank you.

(Mysterious music)

Oh!

Thalia, Thalia, we have a visitor. -What is it Mang Kanor?

-He is looking for Barrio Mahinay.

-Hi, I’m Mario from London. In the UK.

-What was that?

-He speaks too fast, I can barely pick up.

-What are you talking about? I married you because I thought you were good in English!

-That was before. I’m a little rusty now.

-You can do it. Try it.

-Let me tell you young man.

Barrio Mahinay is in next Island you know.

It’s very very far you know.

No one dares to go you know.

Because it’s too dangerous you know.

-Am I good Thalia?

-Tell him to stay overnight.

-What did she say?

-My wife said, you better sleep here,

because as tomorrow is full moon you know.

There are lots of mysterious happenings you know.

Like horse demons, vampires and

other mythical creatures. -Aswang (vampires), tikbalangs (horse demons),

what are those?

-It’s hard to explain because it’s mysterious you know.

-Don’t worry, you’ll be safe here. Trust us.

-Before the dark. The houses are closed, especially where there is a full moon.

-Really?

-Yeah. People believe in enchanted creatures.

Ghosts or mythical creatures.

They are looking for their victims.

-Isn’t that just superstition?

-It is true, and it is happening you know.

Like this afternoon,

very sunny,

suddenly the rain falls.

It means a horse demon will marry a woman.

Tonight is their celebration.

-That’s enough of your non-sense. Dinner is ready. I hope he likes it.

-Wow. Delicious.

This is my wife’s specialty. That’s what they call “Dinuguang-boholano”.

That’s what they call “Dinuguang-boholano”.

-Dinuguang-boholano

-Sounds tasty.

-Sweet, salty and sour.

(Night crickets and birds singing)

-Umm, it’s good.

This is pork right? My mom used to cook Adobo (Philippines National Dish)

when I was young, that was my favorite, but this… The meat,

so tasty.

-It’s made of native pork, and fresh blood.

-Oh! Why did he throw up?

Are you OK?

It’s your fault, why did you say it’s fresh blood. It’s actually cooked!

-I’m just proud of your cooking, don’t blame me!

-You feel better?

-Yeah.

(Loud night crickets)

-Filipinos may have small huts, but they have really big hearts.

I wonder why we have to leave the Philippines.

(Gentle music)

-Here’s your order.

Do you need anything Sir?

- One more water.

Alicia my dear, I have something to tell you..

Luis and I will be migrating to London.

We decided to sell the coffee shop.

-Oh no, maam, that means I need to find another job.

-Who says you need to find another job?

-Don’t you want to come with us?

Our son Junior passed away, and our eldest child is in America.

It’s only me and Amanda now.

We consider you and your son, part of our family.

-We are arranging your passport and visas. We will take you both.

-Oh really? Thank you very much, Sir, Maam!

-I learned to love and embrace another culture,

and I lived a really good life.

But why did I hate my “own” culture.

-I hate you because you’re Filipino.

-I’m not a Filipino! I’ll kick your ass.

-Hey, hey. Stop. Stop.

Don’t fight with them. You better go home.

-I hate them when they call me Filipino. I’m not a Filipino.

-Most of the Filipinos are good son.

-Even though your dad was bad to us. There was a reason.

But not all Filipinos are like your dad. We are still Filipino no matter where we live.

We are still Filipino no matter where we live.

-I don’t understand you anymore mom.

I hate it when you talk to me like that. I’m not a FILIPINO!

-We need to join our eldest child in America.

-Here’s the key to the house. Take care of it.

Also, this is from us. A little something to help you while we are away.

Maam, Sir, thank you very much. -Thank you very much too.

-Take care guys.

(Howling sounds)

(Ghostly noises)

(Birds singing)

-Mang Kanor, I think he is leaving.

Sorry guy’s I really need to go.

Thank you for everything. Really. Appreciate your kindness.

-No problem. We treat our visitors like family. Are you sure you’re going now?

Yeah I'm sorry I gotta go.

-I’ll go with you to the boat.

-Oh really, that’s great. -I will bring you to Barangay Mahinay.

-OK, I’m sorry, I don’t have pesos, I only have pounds.

No no no. You have got to pay nothing.

-Thank you so much. Thank you.

-Luckily I boiled bananas for him to bring. -That’s good.

-Just in case he gets hungry.

-Guys, this is too much really.

-You know it is a long journey.

You need this in case you get hungry. Take it.

-I really appreciate it, thank you so much.

-Thank you.

-OK, you guys take care. -We’re leaving now.

-You know I’m a fisherman before.

This is our bangka (boat) station, where you can buy fresh fish for cheaper prices.

But now they’re being exported. Mahal!

-What’s Mahal?

-Expensive!

-Father Kanor, is he a passenger?

-That’s right Kiko. -He needs a boat to Barrio Mahinay.

-He needs a boat to Barrio Mahinay.

-Father Kanor, what is he crazy? Nobody wants to go to Barrio Mahinay!

-Just help him out. He’s not from here.

-“Balikbayan” (Returning Resident).

He’s Filipino but he can’t speak our language.

-Doesn’t he know it’s dangerous to go there.

-I told him already but he insists. He has a mission. Don’t worry I’ll join him.

-Come on please.

-Whatever!

Let’s go. You better be sure. -Of course.

-Make sure your English is good OK?

(Buzzing type sound)

-What the hell was that?

-Just turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear.

This is no longer unusual during this season.

You know Barrio Mahinay is known for being

an enchanted place where a lot of mysteries things happen.

-Are we moving? It’s been like an hour

already and we’re still stuck in the same place?

-You just noticed it? I felt something wrong earlier.

-You know. According to the sayings..

Tikbalangs plays tricks on the travelers.

Maybe that’s the reason why we’re still here.

-Tikbalangs? What are those?

-Tikbalang, in English is Horse Demon.

They’re believed to be a humanoid creature, who’s half man, half horse.

Tikbalangs play tricks among the people, especially among the travelers.

They confuse the travelers and

make them lose their way.

-Unbelievable.

-Father Kanor, tell him to wear his shirt inside out.

-Remove your shirt and wear it back, inside out.

Like this, look. Like this.

(Monster sounds in distance)

-Sir, can we ask you a question? Wait, don’t go!

-What’s wrong with him?

-Sorry about that, people are not used to strangers.

Miss! Wait! Wait!

-Why are people running?

-Let’s ask him.

Sir, can you please help us?

Just one question, please don’t go.

-What is wrong with these people? I don’t understand?

Why are they so scared? I just want their help.

Oh, I’m so sorry. -Sorry Sir, can we ask you something?

-Do you know Ricardo, Ricardo..

-Garduque? -Garduque, Ricardo.

-You’re looking for Ricardo Garduque?

Garduques’ are famous here. But are difficult to locate.

-What are you talking about?

-It’s dangerous. But if you insist.. make your way to the foot of the mountain

(Chanting music)

(Loud ghostly sounds)

(Wailing noises, ghostly sounds)

(Screaming, monstrous sounds)

(Bones crunching)

(Blood curdling sounds)

(Woman wailing)

-What the hell are you doing? Hurry up! -Just stay there.

-Come on! Hurry up!

(Loud screaming and yelling)

(Flesh being ripped open)

(Roaring)

(Ghostly whispering noises)

(Struggle, grunting)

(Struggle, choking)

(Birds singing, chickens squawking)

-Aning, try to feel his temperature.. to see if he still has a fever.

-Yes. He still has a slight fever. -Told you so.

-Don’t move, you might aggravate your wounds.

-Grandma, here is the medicine you wanted.

-Who are you guys, where am I?

-Oh my… I told you.. he’s not from here. Listen to how he talks.

-Where are you from? How did you end up in our village?

-Aning, what are doing? -Can’t you see, he doesn’t understand!

-Let me introduce myself to you. I am Estong,

and this is my wife, Aning. And that’s my mommy,

my mother. And that’s my daughter.

-Belen found you by the river this morning,

unconscious and heavily wounded. Where do you come from?

-I came from Manila, but I’m from UK.

I just don’t know what happened to me last night.

-How are you feeling now? I thought you were dead.

But don’t worry, you are safe here.

-Well done children.

-Scrub it well to remove the stains.

-Someone was killed by a vampire the other night.

-They should have known not go out when it’s a full moon.

It’s their fault, what can we do.

-They cannot harm anyone... in houses protected by charms.

-That’s why they should return to their houses, and lock up before sunset.

-Listen children!

A sentence is a group of words that form a meaning.

-Hey, are you OK? Why did you stand up?

-Yeah, it’s OK, it just hurts a little bit.

What is she doing?

-She’s teaching the children how to read and write.

Because you know here in Barangay Mahinay, we only have one school.

And the children are having a hard time going to school,

because they have to pass by 2 rivers.

They have to walk 4 hours, and they have to hike 4 mountains, just to get to school.

-Is that true?

-Yeah, that’s true, because I remember when I was a kid, I experienced it.

Do you see my feet? In Tagalog, that’s “Luya”.

In English, that means ginger. That’s what you call a ginger feet.

But luckily, I’m so proud that I finished my school.

-Did she finish school too?

-Yeah she did finish her school in Cebu.

-But she’s staying in Tagbilaran. She just visited us,

but unfortunately something happened to my Uncle and Auntie

That’s why she stayed here with us.

-I’m sorry to hear that. But I really admire

her concern for those children. She’s amazing.

-Really? You admire my daughter? -Yeah.

-Come on. I think you like my daughter right?

I can see it in your eyes man. Come on, don’t fool around with me.

My daughter is beautiful and intelligent, like her dad, and that’s me!

-Kids, please pick up your things.

-Goodbye Teacher!

-Goodbye, take care on your way home.

Do your homework. Take care, go home!

-Excuse me, can I help you?

-You’re still injured, let me handle this. I can do this.

You have to rest your broken leg, are you OK?

-Yeah, it’s OK. It’ll get better… oh man..

I have to thank you for all this. And for saving my life.

I really appreciate what you’ve done, thank you.

-You know I think someone else saved your life

You see when I found you, I felt that someone was protecting you.

I have witnessed a lot of deaths here in Barrio Mahinay.

Including my “tatay” and my “mother”.

-Who are they?

-They are the parents of my mother.

-Oh, OK.

-And I regret not being able to do anything to save them.

-You know Mario, Belen prepared something special.

This recipe is called Kilaw (Raw fish in vinegar).

-You know I do eat raw fish, sushi. This is something different.

-It’s really something different, with it’s

coconut milk, sweet and sour tastes, and spices.

Oh, I guarantee you’ll lose all your senses.

-I hope you like it.

-Damn it. You fell in love quick! -Dad!

Entong, don’t hold me in front of our guest, it’s inappropriate.

-This is my specialty dish, let him taste it.

-Mom is showing off again.

-Wait till you taste my grill “sinugba”… It’s on a different level!

-Wow, it’s inihaw (barbecue) right?

My mom, she used to grill seafoods in the UK, she loves to cook.

You know guys, I’m really really grateful for everything you’ve done.

You’re like family to me.

Of course, no problem, you are like a brother to me.

-You’re joking around again.

-You can stay here as long as you want.

-That’s right, stay. It’s much happier here.

It’s scary to be out. It’s too dangerous.

-Just feel at home and get better.

-Yeah, you know guys, I’ve really got to go, I’ve got to get something done.

You know I haven’t seen my biological father for 19 years.

His name is Ricardo Garduque.

-Ricardo?

-Ricardo Garduque.

-Do you know him?

-No, I don’t know your father, I don’t know him,

but his name is widely known here in Barrio Mahinay.

-You know I wouldn’t recognize him, it’s been 19 years. But this,

this, if he sees this, he will recognize me!

This is my one and only personal effect.

-Your pendant is familiar to me.

-It’s crazy, you know my mom, she threw

it away so many times, but it just keeps coming back.

Before I left UK, she told me to keep it, and it’ll help me find my father.

-I think I saw it with Mister Hukluban.

-Estong! Belen is missing again. -Not again!

-Wait, what’s going on?

-Belen is missing again, I think she is being assaulted by the Tikbalang.

-Belen.

Estong! I found Belen.

-What happened to you? -Oh my daughter… Hurry up!

-Where are you? Who do you think you are?

Come out and face me, I’m not afraid of you!

(Chanting, woman singing, vocalizing)

-I packed some food in your bag, because it will be a long journey.

You guys take care.

-You’re Filipino has improved. Next time no more English.

-You’re just saying that because your English is bad. You’re a try hard!

-Mother, don’t be cruel.

-Is he really sure he’s leaving?

-Yeah, I really have to go, I’m sorry.

-While it’s still early.. That’s about a 3-4 hour walk.

And just follow my instructions.

-Guys, thank you so much for everything you’ve done here.

I promise I’ll be back, promise I’ll be back.

-Hey wait for me!

- I will go with you.

-Estong, are you really going to take him to his destination?

-Of course! What else am I going to do?

There are no clubs and parties in these mountains!

-I didn’t mean it that way… just be careful OK?

Hey, I want to remind you. I will be your bodyguard,

and you will be my captain.

Let’s go together, let’s unite, let’s go.

-OK, thank you. -Take care of yourselves.

Let’s go.

Let’s go.

-Are we going the right way?

-Yeah we’re on the right path. This is the right way.

-I thought we were supposed to be going up?

Why are you taking me down?

-No, this is the shortcut.

-Are you sure?

-Yeah

-OK.

(Beautiful birds singing)

-Hey, what are you looking at?

There’s nothing there. Come on, snap out of it.

-What are they doing?

-They injure themselves, as a sign of their penitence.

- Aren’t they dumb?

-Oh my god, that’s the girl from the river.

It's her.

-You see a woman, and you act all desperate!

-I swear that’s her. -Come on hurry up, I’m hungry.

-Are you OK?

- Oh shit, I stepped on shit!

-Shit? Come on, it’s OK! -Why are you laughing at me?

-Look there is a saying OK, if you step on shit, it’s good luck. So come on, let’s find that luck.

-What? This shit is good luck? It stinks, smell it!

-No no (giggling), come on. Wait, wait,

let’s go find that luck. -Whatever, I wish I never came.

-Hold on, hold on, I’m coming. Wait for me. -( I’m so unlucky, I smell like shit!

-It’s OK. Come on.

-It’s nature

-Yeah.

-Are these mountains right?

-Yeah that’s what you call an enchanted mountain.

You can see a lot of creatures, especially during a full moon.

-Beautiful creatures?

-Yeah creatures. Beautiful creatures, ugly creatures. Like this.

(Making silly noises)

(Laughter)

-OK, Oh my god, let me see this.

Oh my God.

Those are stones. Lots of stones, used for when taking a bath.

You scratch your body using the stones.

(In Filipino) Rub it and it will exfoliate your skin. -Like soap?

(Insects buzzing)

-This is the way to Manong Hukluban’s house.

This way. But anyway. I think we better have a rest for a while.

The day is too young OK? We have a lot of time OK. I’m so tired.

-Push me, push me. -OK thank you.

(Struggle, heavy breathing)

Let’s just stay for a while Mario. I’m so tired (sighs).

I want to tell you a story Mario.

I can still remember I had this girlfriend of mine.

She looks like a.. artista! (movie star)

She looks like an actress. She looks like Kim Chiu.

“Chinita” (Oriental).

Sexy, she’s so hot, and she’s the queen of horniness. (Chuckles)

She’s great in bed, hot, crazy.

I can still remember this place, this is the place where I had my first fuck in life! (Chuckles)

What the fuck! Oh she was good.

I’m cumming…

(screaming)

Mario!

(Sparkling sounds)

-Let go of me!

-Why? -You’re hurting me,

I don’t want you anymore.

-Is that what you want?

-Hey, hey! Stop!

-I’ll deal with you later.

-Mario.

You dickhead!

Why did you leave? - I saw someone.

-Saw who? Do you have a third eye?

You keep seeing someone. You didn’t finish my sex story.

My first sexual experience, where I reached Nirvana.

If you would’ve heard it, you would’ve ejaculated all over your pants!

(Muttering)

-Over there! This is clean. How about you? Don’t you want to freshen up?

-Yeah OK, I’m fine.

-It’s hard to stand when you’re tired. Let’s go.

-Finally we’re here. That’s Manong’s Hukluban’s house.

-Manong Hukluban, Manong Huklaban.

-There he is.

-Yes, Manong Hukluban is a fake doctor, or what you call doctor quack quack.

-Manong Hukluban

-Manong Hukluban, Manong Hukluban.

Ah!

- Who are you calling deaf! I will beat you!

-Wait a minute. Calm down.

If you recall, my father brought me here when I was a boy.

I was possessed by demons. There’s was a demon inside of me.

That’s right, you’re that moron.

-Ouch, that hurts! -You gave me a hard time during your exorcism.

So, what brings you both here?

-I’m looking for my father, his name is Ricardo Garduque.

-Speak slowly, I have a hearing problem.

-Wait a minute, Manong Hukluban has never cleaned his ears.

Let me talk to him, he doesn’t understand English.

-He said that he is looking for his father?

-That’s none of my business.

-The reason why we are here, is to ask you if know the whereabouts of his father.

-Why would I know anything about his dad? Who is his dad anyway?

-His name is Ricardo Garduque po?

-Fernando Poe? (Filipino movie icon). -Jesus Christ.

-He’s my idol.

-Not Fernando Poe!

His father is Ricardo.. Garduque.

-Ricardo Garduque?

(Chanting music)

(Snoring)

(Night crickets and forest sounds)

(Snarling sounds)

(Ghostly voices)

(Yelling in pain)

(Monstrous sounds, yelling)

(Horse sounds, screaming)

(Wailing noises)

(Ghostly sounds)

(Glittering sounds)

Greetings!

-Who are you?

-My name is Ayumi. I’m the fairy of Eternal Peace.

You are the chosen one, our savior.

You are destined to protect the lives of enchanted creatures of humanity.

And to protect us against evil. Evil has now conquered this land.

Now that you’ve returned, this land will finally see peace.

(Glittering sounds)

(Birds singing)

-I slept good. I had a wet dream.

Hey Mario, wake up. Why are you sleeping there?

-What am I doing here?

-What am I doing here?

I’m sure you had sex with a girl last night. The girl we saw yesterday.

I’m sure of it! It’s like he got possessed.

-Hey wait, isn’t that Manong Hukluban? -Yeah.

-What is he doing?

-He’s doing old man’s yoga.

-You mean Hatha, or Raja yoga, aimed for spiritual purification.

-Wow that’s deep. Big words, Hatha, Raja, spiritual purification.

He’s just jerking off. -Nagtitikul? What’s that?

-Never mind. He’s doing a ritual to take away evil.

Manong!

Manong!

Manong!

(Loud birds singing)

-Why didn’t you say anything about the pendant yesterday?

-What did you say? Ah, the pendant!

It’s owned by the leader of the horse demons.

-What?

-Are you deaf?

-Please continue with what you’re saying.

-Every 25 years

a new horse demon will arise

and a new horse demon will be born.

-I don’t understand.

-Ah, he was trying to say, every 25th year, there will be a newborn… to… newborn.

-A new tikbalang rises every 25th year! -Yeah that’s right. You got it!

-Wait a minute. You guys talk like I don’t exist.

-Manong, just give me a break. I’m so tired of speaking English.

-It’s only English. Why didn’t you say that earlier?

-What! All this time I’ve been hard time.

-Here, I will repeat again.

Every 25 years is the coming of the son of the Horse Demon.

-You’re English is good all along. You’re a pain in the ass.

You talk to him instead and leave me out of it.

-Hey fool! Shut your mouth!

Before I beat you again.

-What about this? You said it came from a horse demon?

-It’s a symbol of a valiant, spirited heroic creature, that protects mankind and the wildlife.

-According to the local gossip Manong, the horse demons are creating chaos in this land.

-Horse demons, are not the enemies. They are the protectors of humanity and nature.

They become evil and demonic once they are broken hearted.

-You know my father. Ricardo Garduque. Do you know where I can find him?

-Ricardo, he used to wear that emblem. You can find him anywhere,

but

you have to be careful.

-Manong, how about my daughter Belen? She was impregnated by a horse demon.

Maybe any minute now, she will give birth.

-Every 25 years in Easter, a new horse demon will be born.

-Oh no! Today is Maundy Thursday! And tomorrow is Good Friday. We have to go back for Belen!

-You don’t have much time! Every time a horse demon is born, evil forces emerge, and wreak havoc.

Whoever has that emblem, holds the key to the mystery.

Estong,

Estong, how old is Mario?

-Mario, he is asking how old are you?

-I’m 24, but oh yeah, tomorrow I’m turning 25, it’s my birthday.

- OK let’s go. Get out of here, be careful. -Oh my body hurts.

Manong, thank you very much, we are headed home.

-Yeah Manong Hukluban, thank you so much for everything, I really hope to see you again very soon!

-Take care, remember the evil horse demon is bitter and inflexible, and very hard to defeat.

In order to defeat him, you need to pluck 3 golden hairs from his mane.

-(That’s it! That’s the only way to weaken and defeat him. Let’s go!

- No no please. Come on, let’s take a selfie! -Estong, let me be in the middle.

-Alright 1 2 3.

-Wait, I need to poop!

You stay away. I have a stomach ache from the sweet potato I ate earlier. Go first!

-Hi, hello! What’s your name?

- I’m Ayumi. Don’t you remember me?

You have no recollection whatsoever.

-Yes! Success. What a relief!

-Here you go again. Flirting! I thought you like my daughter Belen.

You forgot about her, just because you saw this sexy lady! Hey Mario, who is she?

-She’s Ayumi, she’s the one I’m talking about.

-Hi beautiful.

-I’m the one who saved you before Belen found you.

-Hold on, do you know Belen?

-I know all the people in this land.

-Thank you, I owe you my life.

Belen did say someone was protecting me, it was her!

-I’m not mortal like you. I’m a fairy.

Because both of you are pure of heart, I will reveal something important.

I come with a warning. There’s danger ahead.

-Hurry up Mario, it’s getting dark.

(Villagers singing hymns, chanting)

(Singing, chanting continues)

(Singing, chanting continues)

(Singing, chanting continues)

-Aning’s mother and father was killed by a mysterious killer,

which we believe is the horse demon.

-Why did the horse demon kill her?

-He wanted Aning to be his wife?

Yeah it’s true. Aning’s father and mother tried to protect her from the horse demon,

but when it comes to love, one is willing to sacrifice their own life.

Just like what happened to Belen.

-It’s OK, I will do everything I can to protect her and her baby, I promise.

-Oh, you’re so sweet!

-Hey Estong. Your mouth is full of crap!

-Why so rude Aning?

-Come, I need you to help me with something.

(Villagers praying out loud)

-Hi, how are you?

- I’m good.

-Wow.

-You know your birthday, is not a good day.

How can you celebrate the day that Christ was crucified?

Well you know, I can go about my birthday by lashing my back

with whips, cat of nine tails, sjamboks, and whatever you call it?

-It’s penitensya. It’s flagellation in English. (Sighs in pain)

Oh right OK.

-I wonder how the baby will look like.

- Er...

-Maybe it will look like you.

-Me, why?

-You’re the one I thought about while I was pregnant. I liked you during the early stages of my pregnancy.

(Ghostly sound)

(Evil whispering voices)

(Horse Demon screaming)

(Screaming)

-Belen, what’s wrong?

-It’s so painful!

(Painful screaming)

-Estong, Belen is in labor, wake up!

-Belen, my child. -Belen.

-Estong, get some water and medicinal leaves. -Wait! Wait!

(Evil whispering)

-You can do it Belen, you can do it!

-Push harder, contract!

(Painful screaming)

-What’s that?

(Roaring)

-Are you OK?

-You can do it, just bear a little more.

-Almost there!

(Painful screaming)

-You can do it Belen.

(Grunting, struggle)

-You can do it my daughter.

-You must! Let it out!

(Roaring, grunting)

(Painful screaming)

(Roaring)

(Painful screaming)

(Roaring, grunting)

-You must! Let it out!

-More pressure

(Painful screaming)

(Painful screaming, roaring, grunting)

(Horse noises)

-Are you a Garduque?

I never expected to see you again.

I’ve searched for you for so long.

-So you’re my father?

-I love you and your mom.

I didn’t expect that she would take you away from me.

-It’s too late, mom is indisposed. She is in dying condition.

-I need to die so she can live.

-No. No, father no. No!

(Emotional chanting music)

-Brian! Ha, Brian. I’ve been trying to reach you all week.

Oh my god. I’m in Manila now, how are you?

-What’s up mate, what happened, are you OK?

-Yeah, yeah, everything is good, so how’s my mom?

-Tell me about those utterly, dishonest, stupid pinoys you were talking about the other day.

-Forget it, I was way out of line.

You know Filipinos may have small huts, but they really have big hearts.

-That’s good, good to hear.

-So how’s my mom?

Brian, are you hiding something?

-Of course not, so are you coming home anytime soon?

Thelma, Louie, they’re all here waiting for you.

-Oh come on bro, how’s my mom? I’ve been looking for her all week!

-Bro relax!

(Emotional piano music)

-Son, how are you?

-Mom?!

-I love you so much son.

-I love you too. Listen Mom, I’m gonna be going home soon.

-I’ll be coming home soon to be with you.

-Sir, Sir. You dropped your wallet.

-Thank you so much, this is for you.

-No need Sir, but thank you. - Are you sure?

-Just be careful OK?

From ignorance, to acceptance, from hate to love.

This culture, country, inspires me every day.

But what really inspires me about the Philippines is the people.

Where smiling is genuine, giving is natural, and sharing is a part of everyday life.

It is a place where the natural environment is intertwined beautifully with the supernatural.

A culture that goes through a lot of really tough times and suffering..

but still shares a great big smile.

but still shares a great big smile.

(Positive adventurous music)

(Music turns sinister)

(Yelling, ghostly voices)

-Mario!

(Fluttery, ghostly noises, yelling)

(Soft guitar music)