''Santigwar'' is a 2019

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and supernatural film directed by Joven Tan and starring actress

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, the film premiered nationwide on October 30, 2019.

Plot

Hasmin (

) is a young girl who inherited the power and skill of a ''Santigwar'' from her father. The Santigwar is a kind of albularyo who does not only heals and does magic, but also fights against mythical creatures. As a Santigwar herself, she has been on a decade-long hunt for a specific aswang clan as she and her father Mang Nano ( Dan Fernandez) aims to track down the aswangs responsible for killing her late mother Siony (

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). While on the lookout, a group of fun-seeking boys—Aldrin ( Marlo Mortel), Jay (

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), Benny (Keann Johnson), and Carlo (

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) head to Aldrin's girlfriend Ara's (Pam Gonzales) province for a visit. As the band of teenagers arrive, crossed paths with her, and triggered her senses, chaos in the small town began. She then realizes that the aswang is closer to her now than ever. Fearing for their safety, she pushes them to leave. Soon later, she uncovered the truth that linked her ''Santigwar'' family to the enemies.

Cast

Main cast

as Hasmin * Marlo Mortel as Aldrin *

as Jay * Keann Johnson as Benny

Supporting cast

* Lui Manansala as Nana Rosa *

as Carlo * Michelle Vito as Lea * Dan Fernandez as Mang Nano * Aubrey Miles as Ynes * Michelle Liggayu as Melai * Pam Gonzales as Ara * Emie Conjurado as Sabel *

as Siony

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 11233876 2019 films Films directed by Joven Tan