
Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B is one of the 12 films to be shown in the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino. In this film, Direk Prime Cruz will show a winged-monster capable of loving others. I really thought it's just an ordinary "Manananggal" movie na kumakain ng manok, but unexpectedly the movie brought me to a new dimension, it just escalated to a new level - modern manananggal.
Ryza Cenon marks another milestone on her career as she played the role of Jewel, a mysterious woman by day and a manananggal at night who lives alone in the city. She leads a lonely life until she meets Nico, played by Martin Del Rosario, a broken-hearted, down-and-out guy who also feels unlovable like she does. Jewel is torn between wanting to love him and wanting to save him from herself. Paano mo mamahalin ang taong alam mong makakapanakit sayo? will Nico brave enough to fight for his love for Jewel once he discovered that she is a monster?
The very basis of the story is something we have never seen or rarely seen before, it quietly simmers and it takes actual time to get to a point that both Jewel and Nico are already struggling to keep their emotions. Something that the viewers can easily connect, the movie focus more on the human side of the "manananggal".
Separating women from her powerful half which is the "birth giving half" connects the movie to female sensuality and sex. A very sexy Ryza Cenon bravely did the masturbation scene to suppress her urge in the movie (YES! she did :) watch video below on how she prepare on this controversial scene). Martin del Rosario gives also a brilliant performance on this movie. His innocent looks and his eyes even without dialogues, umaarte na. This is really a must watch entry on this year's Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino.
Directed by Prime Cruz, Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B will have its Nationwide Release this August 16-22.
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