Motel Acacia
Synopsis
JC, a young Filipino man, is forced to take over the family business set by his estranged tyrant father, a lonesome motel in the remote wilderness, providing shelter to illegal immigrants on behalf of the Government. But as JC and the guests soon discover, Motel Acacia is home to a dark and ancient spirit trapped in a bed, which devours men and impregnates women. After the death of his father, JC is set with an impossible task – stopping the men his father failed to kill from escaping whilst still keeping everyone alive. With food running out and a violent blizzard preventing the guests to leave, a desperate fight for survival begins. In an attempt to rid himself from his father’s shadow, JC risks losing his own humanity.
Cast & Crew
Running time 92 min.
Language English, Filipino, Thai
Nationality Philippines, Slovenia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
Local Release 03/11/2020
Production status Completed
Motel Acacia
Cast & Crew
Running time 92 min.
Language English, Filipino, Thai
Nationality Philippines, Slovenia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
Local Release 03/11/2020
Production status Completed
Synopsis
JC, a young Filipino man, is forced to take over the family business set by his estranged tyrant father, a lonesome motel in the remote wilderness, providing shelter to illegal immigrants on behalf of the Government. But as JC and the guests soon discover, Motel Acacia is home to a dark and ancient spirit trapped in a bed, which devours men and impregnates women. After the death of his father, JC is set with an impossible task – stopping the men his father failed to kill from escaping whilst still keeping everyone alive. With food running out and a violent blizzard preventing the guests to leave, a desperate fight for survival begins. In an attempt to rid himself from his father’s shadow, JC risks losing his own humanity.