February 12 ------ National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor is returning to the big screen in the highly anticipated horror film "Mananambal." Directed by Adolf Alix Jr., the film explores the repercussions of exploiting sacred traditions, with Aunor portraying Lucia, a healer whose powers lead to unintended consequences. Set in Siquijor, "Mananambal" follows a group of ambitious content creators who journey to Sitio Cambugahay in search of Lucia (Aunor), the "mananambal" whose extraordinary healing powers had gone viral on the internet. A "mananambal" is defined as a Filipino practitioner of traditional medicine who can also perform sorcery.
Their pursuit leads them to Alma (Bianca Umali), Lucia's strong-willed daughter, who refuses to follow her mother's path and is eager to live her life on her own terms. Nevertheless, the group's persistence in using Alma to reach Lucia crosses dangerous lines, leaving Alma broken and betrayed. Upon returning to Manila, the content creators find themselves engulfed in a nightmare of inexplicable and horrifying events, with death relentlessly and ultimately chasing them.
Philippine cinema's "Superstar" said her decision to accept "Mananambal" was driven by her admiration for the film's compelling narrative and the team behind it. "The story is beautiful. The people in the production are also kind," she shared in an interview.
Source: manilatimes.net
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