''Aurora'' is a 2018 Philippine

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written and directed by

Yam Laranas William Laranas (born 12 December 1978) is a Filipino director, screenwriter, producer and cinematographer. Biography Early life Laranas studied filmmaking at the Mowelfund Film Institute and is currently a professor of Cinematography at the Ate ...

and starring

Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith (; born 17 February 1985) is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model. Known for her versatile work in film and television productions, she is one of the most successful and highest-paid Fi ...

. It serves as an official entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival and marks Curtis' third and last film of 2018, following her box-office hits '' Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story'' and ''

BuyBust ''BuyBust'' (stylized as ''BUYBUST'') is a 2018 Philippine action thriller film co-written and directed by Erik Matti. It stars an ensemble cast top-billed by Anne Curtis and Brandon Vera. The plot centers on a team summoned by the Philippine D ...

''. The film is inspired by the 1987 disaster of MV ''Doña Pazs collision with MT ''Vector''.

Premise

The story follows Leana (

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) 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

as Leana *

Marco Gumabao Marco Gabriel Imperial Gumabao (; born August 14, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model, athlete, and entrepreneur. He is a model for the Philippine-based international clothing brand Bench's underwear and swimwear collection for men, under Benc ...

as Ricky *

Mercedes Cabral Maria Mercedes Porte Cabral (born August 10, 1986) is a Filipino actress. Known for her roles in arthouse and independent films, she has appeared in numerous international productions. Cabral has received a selection of accolades, including a ...

as Delia *

Allan Paule Allan Paule De Guzman (born December 24, 1963, in Cebu City), better known as Allan Paule, is a Filipino actor. Paule has appeared in more than 100 movies and television series. Paule also unsuccessfully ran for councilor of Muntinlupa's 1st ...

as Eddie * Andrea Del Rosario as Cecile *Phoebe Villamor as Rita *Arnold Reyes as Philip *Ricardo Cepeda as Coast Guard *Ruby Ruiz as Mrs. Castro *

Sue Prado Marissa Sue Prado (better known simply as Sue Prado) (born May 18, 1981) is a Filipino people, Filipino actress who is best known for her performances in Philippine New Wave films such as the 2013 film, ''Oro (2013), Oro'' and ''Barber's Tales' ...

as Mrs. Amado

References

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* * {{MMFF 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