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.
To those not in the know, the title of the film literally means “golden young boy.”
Of Thai origin, it refers to a household divinity believed to bring luck to the owner if properly revered.
Then again, each request is supposed to carry a consequence.
“Kuman Thong,” the film, follows the story of Clara (Cindy Miranda), who travels to Thailand with daughter, Katie (Althea Ruedas), to seek the blessing of Namfon (Thai actress Jariya Therakaosal), the mother of her fiancé Sai Chon (Thai actor Max Nattapol Diloknawarit).
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 Esquivel).
Meanwhile, Clara visits 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.
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.
Said Cindy, “I really love it that the film takes inspiration from a Thai folk belief. It allows us to learn something new.”
“’Kuman Thong’ is a horror film but it also has a bit of drama so it was quite fulfilling for me as an actor aiming to spread my wings. I welcome the idea of doing something vastly different from the usual.”
“Kuman Thong” opens in cinemas July 3.
