Kahit Aswang Nahihirapan

Overview

Ava, a modern aswang, has committed to a life free from human prey, sustaining herself on animal meat instead. However, the relentless heatwaves and prolonged drought brought on by climate change have led to dying animals and withering crops. The scarcity of food resources takes a toll on Ava. Desperate to avoid reverting to her predatory nature, Ava goes off-grid, hoping to find wild animals in a forest where foliage still clings to life. There, she meets Josie, a farmer who, driven by the same scarcity, has turned from farming to hunting for profit and sustenance. Josie reaches out to Ava, connecting over their shared struggles with the impact of the drought. Later when they part ways, Ava hears Josie’s desperate call for help. She must confront her deepest instincts and make a choice that could redefine her humanity—or destroy it.