In My Mother's Skin

Set against the dark backdrop of World War II in the Philippines, "In My Mother's Skin" is a folk horror film that weaves together elements of action, fantasy, horror, thriller, and war to create a haunting tale of a young girl's desperate bid for survival. Stranded with her dying mother, the protagonist turns to a beguiling but malevolent figure - a flesh-eating fairy - in a twisted attempt to ensure their safety. As the family's patriarch embarks on a perilous quest for help, the family is torn between hope and despair, leaving them vulnerable to the dark forces that surround them.