Himala

I feel like Himala influenced a lot of films that made cinema what it is today.

So many things to take from this film that forever altered my brain. While this film's setting is set during the dark times of Philippine history, I believe, (because of the series of events that has happened), it centers mostly on belief and miracles until everything becomes brutal and eerie.

The film follows our protagonist, Elsa, played by the lovely Nora Aunor, and the people around her in the small town she lives. Each important character has been plagued with different issues of their own- from belief, religion, political views, prostitution, miracle, rape, and murder.

Some of its themes can be a lot to handle because of the tragic scenes.

Even so, it is such an important piece of Philippine cinema that is understandably mesmerizing with its original storyline that is convincing, beguiling, and worth all the watch.

Perhaps I have not written a review it so deserves, but I guess you will just have to see the film for yourself.