A mother’s desperate attempt to reunite with her deceased son unleashes dark spirits and secrets, turning a hopeful journey into a nightmare in ‘Kuman Thong,’ a new movie from Viva Films and Studio Viva, written and directed by Xian Lim.
The horror film, whose title literally means “golden youngboy,” features a cast of Filipino and Thai actors: Cindy Miranda, Max Nattapol Diloknawarit, Jariya Therakaosal, Emman Esquivel and the star of Netflix hit movies, Doll House and Instant Daddy - Althea Ruedas. Opening in cinemas this July 3, it is based on a Thai occult tradition in which a figurine housing a child’s spirit brings luck if properly revered… and harm if not cared for.
The story follows Clara (Cindy), who travels to Thailand with daughter, Katie (Althea), to seek the blessing of Namfon (Jariya), the mother of her fiancé Sai Chon (Max). However, Namfon isn’t enthused about the idea of her only son migrating to the Philippines, believing that the couple is not yet ready, especially with Clara still grieving the loss of her son, Isaac (Emman). Clara even carries around the urn bearingIsaac’s ashes.
Clara’s visit to Thailand leads her to a shaman who performs a ritual with Isaac’s ashes. The shaman hands Clara a Kuman Thong, promising that it can help bring back Isaac if she takes proper care of it.
Despite Namfon’s disapproval, Clara keeps the Kuman Thong with the hope she can reunite with Isaac.
Shortly after Clara began making offerings to the Kuman Thong, eerie occurrences plague their once peaceful household. Clara’s behavior also begins to change as she starts to sense Isaac’s presence. Even though Isaac’s spirit is putting the family in danger, Clara and Katie are thrilled by his apparent return.
Things take a darker turn when Isaac is seemingly not the only spirit posing a threat to their family, leading to sinister secrets being discovered that will change their lives for good.
Filmed in Thailand, ‘Kuman Thong’ is also written by Xian, drawing inspiration from Thai mythology. “My goal is to do justice to the Thai mythology and capture its authenticity,” Xian shared in an interview.
‘Kuman Thong’ is Xian’s first full-length horror film as a director, though it is not his first foray into a role behind the scenes. He made his directorial debut in the thriller ‘Tabon,’ which was part of Cinemalaya Film Festival in 2019. Last year, his comedy movie featuring Janno Gibbs and Benjie Paras, Hello, Universe! hit the Philippine theaters
Thai actor Max, the film’s leading man, shared that it was “a pleasure” to share the screen with beauty queen-turned-actress Cindy for his first Filipino movie project. Max is known for his Thai projects such as ‘Manner of Death’ and ‘Bangkok Love Stories: Innocence’, while Cindy was part of the films ‘Martyr or Murderer’ and ‘Reroute.’
Get ready to be gripped by terror in a spine-chilling movie experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Witness the power of the ‘Kuman Thong’ when it hits cinemas nationwide on July 3.
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