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Kaluskos, a psychological domestic thriller with a touch of feminism

11.29.22
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In his Director's Notes for Cinemalaya, Kaluskos director Roman Perez, Jr. says that in doing this film, "we examined a kind of feminism that exists from within, which also presents a mental health movement in regards to domestic violence." "This film reminds us not to belittle women," he adds. "Especially mothers, as they continue to find ways in solving different problems in whatever ways in the society we live in."

Rebekah files for sole custody for her young daughter Amaya. But this doesn't sit well with her estranged husband Jay. Amid the custody battle, Rebekah finds another "Amaya" under the bed.

When the other Amaya emerges, Rebekah feels the motherly connection that she lost with her daughter. The other Amaya insists that she is the real Amaya trapped under the bed because of a curse, and the other one is the impostor.

Wanting to start a new life with the other Amaya, Rebekah seeks to set her free. But to do that, she needs to kill the impostor.

Kaluskos, which stars Coleen Garcia as Rebekah, is a psychological domestic thriller about domestic violence: a mother who has challenges performing her expected role that makes her look bad to other people.

In the story, we can see a mother-daughter relationship challenged by different factors.

It was first screened at the Cinemalaya Film Festival 2022 but it will have a nationwide cinema screening beginning this Wednesday, November 30.

In his Director's Notes for Cinemalaya, Kaluskos director Roman Perez, Jr. says that in doing this film, "we examined a kind of feminism that exists from within, which also presents a mental health movement in regards to domestic violence."

"This film reminds us not to belittle women," he adds. "Especially mothers, as they continue to find ways in solving different problems in whatever ways in the society we live in."

Coleen Garcia is joined by Queenzy Calma, Karl Medina, Cara Gonzales, and Elora Españo in the cast.

The film, described by Coleen as a horror flick "na hindi multo o paranormal ang kalaban" starts screening this Wednesday, November 30, in cinemas nationwide.