''Aurora'' is a 2018 Philippine
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thriller film written and directed by
Yam Laranas and starring
Anne Curtis. It serves as an official entry to the
2018 Metro Manila Film Festival
The 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 44th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festiv ...
and marks Curtis' third and last film of 2018, following her box-office hits ''
Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story'' and ''
BuyBust''. The film is inspired by the 1987 disaster of
MV ''Doña Pazs collision with MT ''Vector''.
Premise
The story follows Leana (
Curtis) who lives peacefully in the island with her younger sister Rita. Everything changes when a ship named ''Aurora'' crashes near their vicinity. Rita has an ability to see dead people, but every time she sees them, disastrous and catastrophic events occur. Leana must then protect the young girl at any cost before it is too late.
The film was partially inspired by the sinking of the Philippines' MV ''Doña Paz''.
Cast
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Anne Curtis as Leana
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Marco Gumabao as Ricky
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Mercedes Cabral as Delia
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Allan Paule
Allan Paule De Guzman (born January 1, 1970 in Cebu City), better known as Allan Paule, is a Filipino actor who appeared in more than 100 movies and television series. He also unsuccessfully ran for councilor of Muntinlupa from the 1st district ...
as Eddie
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Andrea Del Rosario as Cecile
*Phoebe Villamor as Rita
*Arnold Reyes as Philip
*Ricardo Cepeda as Coast Guard
*Ruby Ruiz as Mrs. Castro
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Sue Prado
Marissa Sue Prado (better known simply as Sue Prado) is a Filipina character actress best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as the 2013 film, ''Oro'' and ''Barber's Tales'', among other roles on Philippine film, televis ...
as Mrs. Amado
References
External links
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2018 films
Philippine horror thriller films
2018 horror thriller films
Viva Films films
Films set in Aurora (province)
Films shot in Aurora (province)
Films set on ships
Films directed by Yam Laranas
Horror films based on actual events