Nilalang
A forensic expert and an heiress confront a murderous spirit.
A forensic expert from the Philippines and a Japanese heiress to a global crime ring join forces in the 2015 action horror film Nilalang, also called Sonzai-sha. Directed by Pedring Lopez and starring Cesar Montano and Maria Ozawa, it was an official entry to the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival and premiered on December 25, 2015.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Pedring Lopez
- Producer
- Pedring Lopez
- Troy Montero
- Wesley Villarica
- Screenplay
- Pedring Lopez, Dennis Empalmado
- Starring
- Cesar Montano, Maria Ozawa
- Music
- Jesse Lasaten
- Cinematography
- Pao Orendain
- Editing
- Jason Cahapay
- Studio
- Haunted Tower Pictures
- Welovepost
- Parallax Studios
- Viva Films
- BlackOps Studios Asia
Facts from the source article.
Plot
NBI special crimes division agent Tony encounters an evil entity that kills and tortures beautiful women, including his girlfriend, years after he thought he had killed the spirit. People close to Tony, such as his partner Jane—who has a romantic interest in him that everyone in the agency knows except Tony—are placed in danger. The spirit, which has killed many in Japan, targets women from a samurai clan. In Manila, Miyuki manages the family business while her sister Akane cares for their aging father. After Akane vanishes and their father is found dead, Miyuki is forced to assist the investigation to stop the entity's killing spree.
Controversy
After a day of screening, some cinemas began pulling the film in favor of two other blockbuster entries, My Bebe Love and Beauty and the Bestie. From 40 theatres, the number showing Nilalang dropped to five. The producers appealed to moviegoers and theatre owners to support the independent film as they support mainstream festival entries. The hashtag #DemandForNilalang trended on Twitter and Facebook as interested viewers urged cinema owners to screen the film. After a few days, many theatre owners added the film to their line-up in response to public demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Nilalang?
The music for Nilalang was composed by Jesse Lasaten.
Who wrote Nilalang?
Nilalang was written by Pedring Lopez and Dennis Empalmado.
How long is Nilalang?
Nilalang has a running time of 90 minutes.
Who distributed Nilalang?
Nilalang was distributed by Viva Films.
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