The Gossips of Cicadidae

The Gossips of Cicadidae

2022 · 18 min · Fantasy, Drama, Romance

Forced by his father to become the next folk healer of their town, a boy secretly despises his conventional boring life not until he falls in love with a Tikbalang (A Philippine mythical humanoid creature that has a head and hooves of a horse).

Directed by Vahn Leinard Pascual · Written by Vahn Leinard Pascual

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Rolando Inocencio Mang Pedring
AJ Benoza Agapito
Alleison Dimatulac Tikbalang
Joyce Macalia Neighbor's Housewife
Danniell John Cruz Neighbor's Househusband
Tyrone James Luanzon Townspeople
Tim Tovera Townspeople
Xyron Parapara Townspeople
JC Dijan Townspeople
Jerico Cusi Townspeople
Ria Elen Cusi Townspeople
Cirila Cusi Townspeople

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