Mana (2014) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2014, Mana is a fantastique, drame and horreur film directed by Gabriel Fernandez, running about 105 minutes. “Every family has its story.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Amidst the vast sugar plantations of Negros in Southern Philippines, a matriarch lies in the throes of death. Her children rush home to confront the crisis as news of the impending death of their well-loved mother spreads among the community. There, in their ancestral house, the siblings are forced to deal with the issues of inheritance, tradition and the family legacy. It is a familiar tale. After all, every family has its story. And to each one, its own deserved secrets.

Who’s in it. Mana stars Fides Cuyugan-Asensio as Dona Concha, Jaime Fabregas as Roly, Tetchie Agbayani as Ces and Ricky Davao as Mike, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Mana has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mana page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mana tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.