The Monster of the South

Displaced by martial law, a mother tells her daughter a shadow puppet story about a monster, only for their terrifying tale to turn to reality and must confront their darkest fears.

Cast

Melissa Dyan Juanatala

as Noraida

Carmina Aragones

as Saida

Lau Apostol

as Amir

Alec Gonzales

as Monster

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