In My Mother's Skin Explained

Director:Kenneth Dagatan
Music:Sing Wu
Cinematography:Russell Morton
Editing:Ming-Cheng Kao
Distributor:Amazon Studios
Runtime:97 minutes[1]
Language:Filipino

In My Mother's Skin is a 2023 folk horror film written and directed by Kenneth Dagatan. It stars Beauty Gonzalez, Felicity Kyle Napuli, James Mavie Estrella, Angeli Bayani, Ronnie Lazaro, Arnold Reyes, Noel Sto. Domingo and Jasmine Curtis-Smith. Set during World War II, the film's plot follows a young girl who, while tending to her dying mother, becomes acquainted with a flesh-eating fairy.[2]

The film premiered at Sundance as part of the festival's "Midnight" section on January 21, 2023, It is the only non-English-language film in the section. Amazon Studios acquired the global rights to the film, marking its first acquisition of the festival, and was made available to stream worldwide on Prime Video on October 12, 2023.

Premise

As World War II in 1945 Philippines is coming to an end, a wealthy family is trapped in their country mansion and terrorized by Japanese soldiers who are losing control of the island. The family's patriarch, Aldo, is rumored to have stolen Japanese gold and hidden it nearby. Knowing that his family will be killed if the gold is found, Aldo leaves to seek help from the Americans. His absence causes the family to fear that he will never return, while the mother's health deteriorates. Desperate for help, the family's young daughter Tala turns to a deceitful and flesh-eating fairy, who plans to devour them all.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Bacolod and it took 16 days until July 2022.[3]

Release

An international co-production of the Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan,[4] [5] In My Mother's Skin premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, as part of the festival's "Midnight" section on January 21, 2023. It is the only non-English-language film in the section.[4] Amazon Studios acquired the global rights to the film, marking its first acquisition of the festival, and made it available to stream worldwide on Prime Video on October 12, 2023.[6]

Reception

Reviewing In My Mother's Skin following its premiere at Sundance, Benjamin Franz of Film Threat gave the film a score of 8 out of 10 and wrote: "… guaranteed to give you nightmares."[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: October 13, 2023. In My Mother's Skin (15) . October 14, 2023 . British Board of Film Classification.
  2. Web site: Jasmine Curtis-Smith stars in Sundance Film Festival entry 'In My Mother's Skin': 'Dream come true'. Viernes. Franchesca. December 8, 2022. GMA News Online. en. December 13, 2022.
  3. Web site: Magat . Katrina . 2023-06-12 . 'In My Mother's Skin': Plot, Cast, Filming Details, and What to Expect . 2023-09-21 . Collider.
  4. Web site: 'In My Mother's Skin' is the sole Filipino film at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Batislaong. Acer. December 9, 2022. Nylon Manila. en. December 13, 2022.
  5. Web site: Boy, sigurado na sa Kapuso!. Miralles. Nitz. December 13, 2022. The Philippine Star. fil. December 13, 2022.
  6. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . January 19, 2023 . Prime Video Picks Up Sundance Flesh-Eating Fairy Midnight Title 'In My Mother's Skin' . January 20, 2023 . Deadline Hollywood.
  7. Web site: Franz . Benjamin . February 1, 2023 . In My Mother's Skin Film Threat review . September 20, 2023 . Film Threat.

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