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In My Mother's Skin

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Set in the Philippines at the end of World War II, In My Mother's Skin follows the story of Tala, a 14-year-old daughter of a textile merchant who lives in a war-worn colonial house with her sickly mother Ligaya and younger brother Bayani. When Tala's father mysteriously leaves once more to barter for his family's freedom with the Japanese, his family finds themselves alone in their isolated forest mansion, awaiting his return. With Ligaya's condition rapidly deteriorating, Tala seeks out a mysterious fairy who has promised to protect her. Happy to oblige, the fairy gives Tala a magical insect to cure her dying mother. This initially provides Ligaya with relief, but later leads to disastrous consequences that force Tala to make a distressing decision.
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Critics Consensus

Grim and macabre, In My Mother's Skin is a bleakly effective blend of historical and supernatural horror.

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Claire Shaffer New York Times Oct 12, 2023
This film’s unwavering depiction of children suffering will no doubt come across as excessive to some, but it’s what makes “In My Mother’s Skin” so beguiling and terrifying. Go to Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com Feb 3, 2023
It’s miserable stuff, and not in an entertaining way. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin The Hollywood Reporter Jan 30, 2023
Gory, glittery and irresistibly bleak, In My Mother’s Skin represents a stylish, ripe contribution to the folk-horror canon. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Jul 5, 2024
4/5
In My Mother’s Name lives up to its expectations and is truly a chilling atmospheric watch with real-world elements wrapped around it. Go to Full Review Lee Zumpe Tampa Bay Newspapers Oct 26, 2023
Dagatan delivers this compelling, tragically timely social commentary without diminishing the film’s ability to terrify and disturb viewers. Go to Full Review JK Sooja Common Sense Media Oct 18, 2023
2/5
But the foundation isn't there. There doesn't seem to be any reason for anything. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Pinoy Short R @emill_santos Feb 22, 2026 Panalo. Medyo sketchy sa umpisa pero nabawi naman hanggang dulo. Galing umarte ng batang babae See more Ricardo d @RT43154676 Dec 2, 2025 Temos pontos altos como a atuação da menina Tala. Também se formos considerar uma interpretação vaga do roteiro, temos uma alusão aos pecados capitais. Já a fada me lembrou a Nossa Senhora do filme O Auto da Compadecida. O roteiro é ambiguo, com um final aberto. Uma edição lenta. Não é um filme pra muitos. See more Popeye T @RT42769005 Jan 2, 2025 This has to be one of the worst movies I have seen in recent times..... there is no narrative, no storyline, horrible acting from all corners.... a solid waste of my time.... See more Horrorlover25 T @RT69965591 Jul 27, 2024 My expectations really lives up in this movie. See more Joel P @autumn1015 Feb 6, 2024 Filipino Pan's Labyrinth without the magic and, worst of all, a proper ending. See more Friday N @FridayNightMovies Jan 24, 2024 Slow and atmospheric and gross See more Read all reviews
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Kenneth Dagatan

Director

Beauty Gonzalez

Ligaya

Felicity Kyle Napuli

Tala

Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Fairy

James Mavie Estrella

Actor

Angeli Bayani

Amor

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Synopsis Set in the Philippines at the end of World War II, In My Mother's Skin follows the story of Tala, a 14-year-old daughter of a textile merchant who lives in a war-worn colonial house with her sickly mother Ligaya and younger brother Bayani. When Tala's father mysteriously leaves once more to barter for his family's freedom with the Japanese, his family finds themselves alone in their isolated forest mansion, awaiting his return. With Ligaya's condition rapidly deteriorating, Tala seeks out a mysterious fairy who has promised to protect her. Happy to oblige, the fairy gives Tala a magical insect to cure her dying mother. This initially provides Ligaya with relief, but later leads to disastrous consequences that force Tala to make a distressing decision.
Director
Kenneth Dagatan
Producer
Bradley Liew, Bianca Balbuena, Junxiang Huang, Stefano Centini
Screenwriter
Kenneth Dagatan
Distributor
Amazon Studios
Production Co
Clover Films, Epicmedia Productions
Genre
Action, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, War
Original Language
Filipino
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 12, 2023
Runtime
1h 37m
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