Mag-iina to close 10th Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival

The award-winning film ‘Mag-iina’ (The Mothering) will serve as the closing feature for the 10th Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival. Held from October 24 to 28 at the Cinematheque Centre Davao, the festival’s tenth anniversary follows the theme ‘Metamorphosis.’

Directed by Giancarlo Abrahan and written by Guelan Varela-Luarca, ‘Mag-iina’ is a horror-drama that explores grief, inherited trauma, and maternal bonds. The story follows a character named Anj, played by Janine Gutierrez, who returns to her family home during a period believed to be the final departure of her estranged father’s spirit. The film, adapted from the play ‘Corridors,’ focuses on three generations of women confronting a dark family legacy.

The film arrives at the festival following significant success at Cinemalaya 2026, where it won Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Original Musical Score, and Best Supporting Actor. The festival lineup includes 50 short films and five regional feature premieres, including entries from Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and a Japan-Taiwan co-production.