''Santigwar'' is a 2019 Filipino

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and

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directed by Joven Tan and starring actress

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in her first ever lead film. Under Horseshoe Studios and

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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

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clan as she and her father Mang Nano (

Dan Fernandez Danilo Ramon Subiaga "Dan" Fernandez (born January 14, 1966) is a Filipino politician, actor, businessman, and optometrist who is currently serving as the representative of the Lone District of Santa Rosa, Laguna at the House of Representative ...

) 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 (

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), Jay (

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), Benny (Keann Johnson), and Carlo ( Marco Gallo) head to Aldrin's girlfriend Ara's (Pam Gonzales) province for a visit. As the band of teenagers arrive, they crossed paths with her, and triggered her senses. Chaos then happens in the small town, 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 *

as Aldrin *

as Jay * Keann Johnson as Benny

Supporting cast

* Lui Manansala as Nana Rosa * Marco Gallo as Carlo * Michelle Vito as Lea *

as Mang Nano *

Aubrey Miles Aubrey Miles Santos Sandel-Miller (born March 16, 1980) is a Filipino television host, singer, model, and actress. Early life Aubrey Sandel was born on March 16, 1980, in Caloocan to Victorino Sandel and Maria Perla Santos. She was the third c ...

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