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"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

Mother Rosario!

Pray for us!

[knife stabs] [woman screams in pain]

"Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

[blood dripping] [intense music builds]

I got tired.

I know.

- At least we're done, right? - Yes.

Oh, by the way, Ave.

I'll just send you my part for our paper in ECON.

For now, I'm headed for the party.

- See you! - Party's all in your mind.

- Bye, girl! - Bye.

Hey!

Take care of yourself, okay?

Don't hook up with strangers.

Okay, Mama Ave!

Bye!

Avegail...

Avegail!

Avegail!

Shit!

Who are you?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you.

How did you know my name?

I know it, because...

you're my sister.

Huh?

How could that be true?

I'm sorry if you were left unaware,

if your parents didn't tell you.

But our mother gave you up for adoption.

What?!

Are you out of your mind, miss?!

Excuse me, but I don't have time for your nonsense.

Avegail...

we're four siblings.

But mother couldn't support all of us.

When father died...

Mother gave you up because you were too sickly as a child.

She gave you to Mrs. Marasigan.

- Ave — - Please don't touch me.

Sorry.

I apologize.

But our Mama Maring is sick.

The doctor told me she probably only has days or hours to live.

She could pass away any moment.

I was hoping you could visit or let her see you before she dies.

I'm really sorry.

But I really don't get what you're saying at all.

If you need help, just go bother someone else.

I'm not the one you're looking for.

Dear!

Ave?

Ave, dear. What's taking you too long?

And who are you?

Mama...

Why? What's wrong?

[gate closes]

[door knocks]

[door opens]

Dear?

Dear, let's go eat.

I'll join you for dinner.

I'm not your and Papa's biological child.

Don't say that.

You are our child.

You gave me my life.

When your father, Bobby, died,

I thought I didn't have any reason to continue living.

You were crying so loud.

And then...

I carried you.

I said...

I'll take you home.

And then, you stopped crying.

That's why I felt...

You came from me.

That I was really your mother.

That why, dear...

I'm really sorry, dear.

I didn't tell you the truth.

Your mother...

do you want to see

We shouldn't have brought Mama back from the hospital.

What if there's an emergency?

It'll be difficult taking her back.

The doctors told us the truth.

They couldn't help Mama anymore.

So? What are we gonna do?

Once she starts dying, we'll just let her be?

James...

our hospital bill is too much.

This house?

It's already been used as collateral.

We have no money to use.

Didn't I tell you?

I'll be paying for Mama's hospital bill.

At the hospital, she's taken care of properly.

Unlike here, where she's just suffering.

Are you raising your voice at me?

I'm still the eldest.

Your job title means nothing here.

You're not even here at home most times.

It's just me and Beth, looking after Mama.

Magda, I'm working out there.

So, what?

You're saying you're the only one who works for this family?

Are you that thick?

That's enough!

You're really gonna argue in front of Mama?

- Mama? - Mama?

Mama.

[door opens]

You've been awake for quite a while now, Mama.

You're showing favoritism to the youngest.

Don't feel pressured, okay?

If you want to rest, you can go ahead and sleep.

...Mama.

Wake up, alright?

Ave, thank you very much.

Please thank Mrs. Marasigan for us.

The hospital called.

They said the balance has been paid.

Thank you, really.

That's a big help for us and Mama.

It's no problem at all.

Don't hesitate to ask for whatever help we could extend.

Thank you again.

Mama...

Mama, no...

Mama...

Beth,

don't let your tears fall on the coffin.

Why are tears not allowed to fall on it?

Beth...

It's a superstition.

- I'll go ahead, okay? - Alright.

James.

James...

who's Anne?

That's Aunt Anne.

Mama's only elder sister.

She's on the way here from the province.

- I'll just go inside. - Sure.

- Magda, it's Aunt Anne. - Go ahead, greet her.

Bless me, Auntie.

You cannot do that now, Beth.

I'll go with you.

- Allow me please. - Thank you.

Ever since, your mother had always been...

Trying to be one step ahead of me.

She went and had children before me.

And now, went and died first.

[sobbing]

Aunt Anne, this is Ave.

Auntie...

- I'll leave the two of you. - Alright.

Auntie...

You grew up into a beautiful and kind child.

Praise be to God.

James, where is the rosary?

Auntie, I'm sorry. I forgot about it.

Oh, dear. Didn't I remind you of it?

What's the rosary for?

The dead must hold a rosary.

To guide the spirit in its ascent to heaven.

But it must be cut before the funeral.

Why do we need to cut it?

So that death will not follow the family.

Anyway...

Tomorrow...

Come with me, Beth.

Of course.

I will also buy mass card.

Let's place the rosary later. It's fine.

You'll open up the casket?

Maybe we can just skip doing that?

Do you not believe in superstitions, child?

There's nothing wrong if we follow it.

If you ask me, I'd rather not do it.

Let Mama rest now.

Auntie,

maybe you want to take a nap first? You traveled far after all.

The priest who'll lead the mass will be coming soon.

Let's go.

Fine.

We gather here today with heavy hearts,

united by grief, love, and remembrance.

I understand how deeply it hurts to lose someone you love.

There are no perfect words to ease the pain.

Please forgive me.

I have been following too much superstitions.

That's alright, Auntie.

Maybe I'm just not used to these things.

I've been to so many wakes.

I heard all of the old sayings.

A friend of mine who happens to be a priest told me...

Even souls...

attend mass.

But when it's time for the Sanctus,

some...

leave.

That's why right now,

we can't be sure if we're only surrounded by the living.

Holy, Holy, Holy. Lord God Almighty.

Heaven and Earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna, Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.

[door creaking]

Hosanna, Hosanna. Hosanna in the highest.

Is it okay if I won't be able to walk you out, Ave?

Auntie said it's bad luck to walk someone out of a wake.

It's alright, Beth. I'll just go to the driver at the parking lot.

- Take care, okay? - Thank you, Beth.

Okay.

Beth?

Condolences.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were in Singapore.

My contract just ended.

Oh? Congratulations.

When I heard what happened,

I thought maybe this would be my chance to apologize to you.

Two years?

You only thought about apologizing after two years?

Beth, I'm so sorry.

If you're gonna offer condolences, just come back tomorrow.

Or not at all.

Right now, I need peace of mind.

Let me have that for now.

- Look at our wares. - Ma'am, come buy.

You want to buy something, Ma'am?

Ma'am, come buy some.

Ma'am, come buy some.

How about this, ma'am? There's only one of these left.

Has it been blessed?

It has been blessed, ma'am.

Do you intend to use it for daily prayer, ma'am?

No, it's for my dead sister's wake.

Condolences.

I'll take it.

Thank you.

Auntie, here's the mass card.

Come buy here!

Alright. Let's go.

Thank you.

THank you!

Take care.

- Oh Ave. - Magda.

Why would someone report to me,

that you've been too noisy at the chapel earlier?

What?

Yes. The Memorial Garden admin called my Mom.

Also why were they just wearing house clothes?

Wait a minute, Ave.

I didn't know there was a dress code for...

offering your sympathies.

I apologize.

- We're only poor. - I didn't mean it like that.

Oh?

Why, what's happening here?

Your sister here.

Acting all high and snobbish.

Maybe she doesn't like having visitors here.

Don't you like it, Ave?

People coming to grieve with us?

To visit Mama?

Magda...

my only issue was to be considerate to people in other chapels.

Ave, I apologize.

Maybe the visitors weren't able to control their voices earlier.

You know,

I wish you hadn't paid for Mama's wake and funeral.

We would've managed it.

Not like this.

You're judging us because we're poor.

- Magda, that's enough. - What?!

Let's go, Beth.

You can have Mama all to yourself.

After all, this will be the only time you get to spend with her.

Because you weren't there for her when she was suffering.

And for us either.

Magda, stop it!

Beth...

Are you okay?

Do you want me to stay with you here?

I'd like to be alone for now, Beth.

Alright.

If you need me, just let me know, okay?

There's a pillow inside if you want to sleep.

- Alright. - I'm really sorry.

[eerie tension builds]

[casket lid closes]

Auntie?

That sister of yours is disrespectful!

All I did was place a rosary inside Maring's coffin!

Now I'm not allowed in the chapel!

What is she trying to prove?

- Their wealth? They can't take that to the grave. - Auntie, please calm down.

Where are you going now?

I'm going back home.

If she doesn't want me here, then I'll go.

I'll light a candle for Maring and hold a prayer service for her.

Auntie, we already told you to drop the superstititon talk.

Just admit that she thinks too highly of herself.

And you, why are you at work?

It's your mother's wake. You should be there.

I just need to finish a few things today, but...

I need to also reach my quota.

But after this, I will be going home.

I'll handle it. I'll talk to Ave.

Just don't forget to cut the rosary before the funeral.

- We'll never know. - Where should I sign?

We don't want more deaths to follow.

- I should've been the one to cut it. - All good?

But you siblings have to do it.

- Alright, Thank you! - Hey, James.

Hello, hello? Auntie? Yeah...

Alright, take care of yourself, Auntie. We'll take everything from here.

The ninth day prayer. The 40 Days.

Make sure they're all prepared for. I'll go ahead.

Yes, sure. We'll handle it. Take care.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

- Ave? - Beth —

What is it?

It's nothing.

Are you alright?

Let's go.

- Magda... - Ave.

I'm really sorry.

About what happened last night.

I do understand where you're coming from.

So, I do apologize.

It was my fault, Magda.

I got carried away with the things I said.

Don't worry.

The people joining the funeral are dressed properly.

That's alright, Magda.

They're here to see Mama for the last time.

- Are you alright? - Yeah.

There, we're complete. I'm sure Mama is happy.

Where's Auntie?

I want to say sorry to her, too.

She went home.

She won't be attending the funeral

because there are things she have to settle in the province.

Let's get ready.

- Alright. - Let's go.

James, aren't we gonna cut the rosary?

Don't bother. Auntie's not here anyway.

We're here now.

What's wrong?

Nothing...

I'll go ahead. Come out when you're ready.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

My steam inhaler.

Oh goodness, Maring.

Until now, you're still looking out for me.

Thank you.

Anne?

Maring?

Maring?

Maring...

Maring...

The first mystery.

[muffled screams]

I'll do it, Beth.

Alright, Magda. Sorry for the hassle.

It's okay.

But before I forget, could you call Auntie?

Could you ask her when the ninth prayer starts?

- Ok? - Sure, Magda.

Pray for us sinners...

Now is the hour of our death.

Caleb, what are you doing here?

Wow...

so people say thank you this way now huh?

I don't have anything to thank you for.

Give me that.

Beth, can we talk?

We don't have anything to talk about.

Just hear me out. Please.

Fine, what is it? What do you want to say?

Actually,

I really don't have the right to explain.

Because it's all my fault.

I'm such an asshole.

I left my girlfriend just for my dream of working abroad.

Those two years?

Those were the worst years of my life.

I don't know how I survived there knowing that

I left and hurt someone just for my ambition.

I want to be with you even just for a while.

Are you done? You're good?

As for me? I'm already doing okay.

I wish you didn't appear in my life again.

But I'm happy that I'm not the only one that's hurt.

We're even now.

Stop, please!

Who are you?

The second mystery.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Who are you?!

I said, who are you?!

Miss!

Miss!

Who are you?

Miss?

Miss?

Miss, wait. Who are you?!

[car approaching at high speed]

[heavy thud]

[omnimous music]

Thank you.

- Beth. - Ave.

Good thing you made it.

James...

my Mom wanted me to give you this.

No, you don't have to.

Tell Mrs. Marasigan, you've already done too much for us.

James, you're also my family.

Thank you.

Thank you, Ave.

Where's Auntie?

Does she know?

I texted her but she didn't reply.

I've been calling, too, but cannot reach her.

I'll just call again tomorrow.

Oh, God...

It's just days after Mama died, and now Magda's gone, too.

Let's just be strong.

Think of it this way: wherever they are, they're happy.

Beth, where are the candles?

It's under there.

- James? - What is it, James?

Nothing.

Maybe...

I'm just exhausted.

Is it okay if I rest first?

Go ahead, James.

I'll come up, too. I'll get you some food, okay?

- Alright, Beth. - Just a moment.

Didn't Maring just die lately?

Magda already followed her.

You're right. It's scary.

That's right. Just like those in superstitions...

Be quiet. You're being too loud.

James?

Isn't this because of the rosary?

What is?

The reason why Magda died?

Auntie told us to cut the rosary.

We didn't do it.

That's not true anyway.

So, was it just a coincidence?

Just tell me when you get an update from Auntie.

I'll sleep first.

Tomorrow, I'll be the one staying at the wake.

Alright, James.

Oh, Mom?

Why are all our luggages out?

I thought...

Maybe you need to rest your body.

And your mind as well.

Let's stay at the Cebu rest house.

We'll be there for two weeks.

No cellphones. No wi-fi signal.

Just us as a family.

What?

Also...

I realized I haven't made it up to you.

Because I kept the truth from you.

I hope this could quicken your healing process.

I will help you heal.

I will be there with you.

What are you asking for?

Phone.

As I said, no distractions.

Just the two of us.

Eat up.

I prepared so much for you.

[mirror door creaks]

[door creaks slowly]

Why didn't you cut it?!

Why didn't you cut it?!

Hello? Who is this?

Hello?

Were you the one who last called Anna Rosa Ruedas' phone?

Yes, she's my auntie. Why?

She's gone.

Her neighbors reported

there's a foul smell coming out of her house.

That's why we forcefully entered her home.

She's dead.

Her face was scalded.

When did this happen?

I guess... it's been two weeks.

What?!

James! When did you learn to smoke?

I don't do it often.

I'd probably die from this instead of the curse you're saying.

Would you please take me seriously?

Magda's gone, and now even Auntie.

We're getting killed one by one.

Maybe it was just Auntie's time to go?

I had a dream.

Auntie was furious because we didn't cut it.

James, that was the rosary.

Beth, just go home.

I have lots to do here.

James, I won't leave you.

If we're together, I can make sure

- nothing bad happens — - Beth, enough!

[omnimous music]

[hammer thuds]

Ma'am, sir, I'm sorry!

James, please.

Just go home.

Take care.

Beth?

Caleb...

James called me.

He said you needed someone with you.

We're getting killed one by one.

No. That's not gonna happen.

I'm here. Okay?

Uncle Pads.

- Caleb. - How are you?

- Good to see you again, Uncle. - I'm good.

- It's you I should be asking. - I'm doing good.

This is Beth, by the way. Beth, this is Father Rigor.

Beth, I offer my condolences.

Caleb mentioned the things happening to your family.

Father, why are we being killed one by one?

Is it because of the rosary in our mother's hand

that we failed to cut before the funeral?

Where did you get the rosary?

At the San Felipe parish.

Just twenty pesos.

There she is, Father!

Miss!

Miss, wait!

Don't touch it!

This isn't a rosary of the Catholic Church.

The Catholic Church strictly prohibits

the cutting of rosaries for whatever purpose.

That superstition is not true.

If it isn't true, then why is this happening to us?

Look at this.

There's a sun at the back.

Thorns are wrapped around Jesus.

There's no "INRI."

This is a Satanist's Rosary.

Exactly like the one you bought.

Why are they spreading these?

The Church says it's to deceive true believers.

To convince people to join their ranks or to...

Cull the lives they sacrificed.

In 2009...

[satanist's headquarters was raided]

a Satanist hideout was raided. [satanist's headquarters was raided]

a Satanist hideout was raided.

And what did they find?

Rosaries that were drenched in human blood.

Blood spilled by Mother Rosario's followers.

That means...

the rosary is the source of the curse on our family?

This rosary...

it connects you to your dead mother.

That's why you are taken one by one.

The rosary has to be cut before we all die?

Sir, I am the daughter of the woman buried here.

I will pay you whatever the cost.

I just need to get something there.

I'm sorry, Ma'am.

This plot of land is not named after you. It's owned by Ms. Nelia Marasigan.

We need a go signal from them before we could excavate.

If you want, Ma'am, you can call them now, and we'll do the talking.

They aren't answering.

Then, I'll go ahead, Ma'am.

- Alright, thank you, Ma'am. - Thank you, Sir.

Hello?

Beth,

their whole family is in Cebu.

They'll be going home the day after tomorrow.

- Okay, I see. - Alright.

Wait for me. I'm coming there.

Alright, thank you, Caleb.

What should I do?

You have to talk to James.

Tell him everything.

James.

Thank you for accompanying my sister, Caleb.

Anytime, James.

James...

I just want to ask, too.

Whatever Beth is about to tell you...

Please listen to her.

I'll go ahead.

James, the curse is real.

Come on, Beth.

James, please.

Alright! It's true!

Is there anything we could do? Nothing, right?!

So every time you mention that curse, you're rubbing it in my face

that it was my fault that this goddamn family was cursed!

Just because I didn't listen to Auntie!

What?!

Are you happy now?!

James, we can still do something.

That's right.

You can stay away.

Escape the curse of this family while you can.

James, I won't leave you.

James...

Let's just wait for them here.

-There they are. -That must be them.

Is this them?

Ave.

Beth.

Good afternoon, Mrs. Marasigan.

Hello.

How are you? Are you alright?

This is Caleb, by the way.

- Hi, Caleb. - Hi.

Can I talk to you?

Just wait for us here, okay?

Of course.

Dear, we've talked about this.

Whatever it is she's gonna ask, don't give it to her.

We've already given enough help for your mother.

And your sister, Magda.

That's it.

Beth, how are you?

And Auntie, how is she?

I always dream of her.

- And she'd be saying — - Why didn't we cut it?

Beth, how did you know that?

I dreamt of her, too.

She was furious.

She's asking why we didn't cut the rosary.

- But why — - She's dead, Ave.

What?

She was the first to die.

Then Magda followed.

James would be next, but he won't believe what I'm saying.

My God...

Beth, is that even true?

Sorry.

Sorry for what?

It's gonna kill us one by one.

I wish I had never approached you.

I hadn't introduced you to our family, so...

Beth, what are you saying?

Ave, we're gonna die next.

Ave...

Until the rosary remains uncut, the curse won't end.

Beth, what the hell are you talking about?

Ave, listen to me... We're gonna die next!

- Beth, I'm getting scared of you. - Listen to me.

- Stop, let me go! - We have to cut the rosary!

Hey!

Hold on a minute!

What's going on here?

What's the matter with you?

Mrs. Marasigan, please grant our request

to excavate my mother's coffin.

What?!

Why do you have to do that?

Beth, are you out of your mind?

No.

But if we don't cut the rosary, I'm gonna die.

And Ave might die, too.

My God! You are going insane!

You better get the hell out of here

- before I call for the cops. - Mrs. Marasigan, please.

Don't touch me.

Please. I don't wanna die.

- Ave? - Please, stop it...

I will really call the cops!

Please be careful, James.

Sir, may I ask for help?

There's a client complaining.

Sure, pass it to me.

Alright, sir. Thank you, I'll pass it to you.

Good day, ma'am. This is James of Lifeline Solutions. What can I do for you?

Why did it turn out this way?!

Didn't I remind you but still you didn't do it!

I'm sorry to hear that, ma'am.

But if you could tell me what services you availed before,

so I could help you better.

I told you to do it, right?

I told you to cut it. But you didn't!

I'm sorry, ma'am.

But am I the same agent who assisted you before?

Yes, James! I told you! I said cut it but you didn't do it!

That's why everything's going to hell!

Auntie?

Sir? The client is waiting.

Hello. Good day. This is —

This is James of Lifeline Solutions. What can I do for you, ma'am?

Maybe that's James?

I'll go ahead. See you tomorrow.

Thank you, Caleb.

James? I'm going now.

- I'll be going. - Mm-hmm.

Alright.

[gate opens]

[door knocks]

What is it, James?

James?

I should have believed you.

What's wrong, James?

[phone ringing]

Hello?

Hello? Is this Beth?

Sister of James Malinang?

Yes.

I'm sorry to inform you.

We found him dead inside the office.

When?

The third mystery.

[photocopier starts]

[electric current sparks]

Say your prayers.

Ma'am, you cannot pass here. This road is closed.

Sir, I'm sorry! This is important!

Let go of me!

Beth!

Beth!

[door slams open]

Beth!

- I'll be next. - Beth...

No. That's not gonna happen, Beth.

I don't wanna die.

No, we could still fix this.

I don't wanna die.

Beth, there's still something we could do.

She's gonna take us one by one!

That won't happen.

Copy that, Ms. Marasigan.

We're handling the excavation here.

Thank you for responding quickly, sir.

Sorry for keeping you waiting. We're almost there.

It's okay.

Move quickly, boys.

Beth, sorry. I didn't stay with you earlier.

It's not your fault.

We didn't know.

Ave?

I'll be next.

Beth, don't say that.

That's not gonna happen.

Earlier, when I almost fell from the window,

did you see her?

Who?

The woman who's strangling me.

Nothing.

I saw nothing, Beth.

Because you're not the next one to die.

Rosario will only show herself once it's your time.

Rosario is her name?

She's here!

Where?

It's Rosario! Caleb, stop the car!

What?!

Just leave me here, go!

Beth, we can't do that!

As long as you're around me, you'll be in trouble!

What are you saying?!

Go! Leave me! So you don't get dragged into this!

Caleb, no! Drive the car! Go!

Ave! Caleb!

Let's go.

You're just in time, ma'am. We're almost done.

Sir, thank you.

We'll take it from here.

Thank you, ma'am.

Let's go, boys.

- Boss, we'll handle it. - We left some pickaxes there.

Alright, thank you.

- Let's do it! - Get down there.

Let's move faster!

- Beth? - She's here.

Huh?

Let's go!

What are you seeing?!

Beth, where are you going?

Away from you.

As long as I'm alive, she can't hurt you.

Beth, wait—

I'll come with you!

- Stay with Ave! - Beth, be careful!

Let's go!

Faster!

The fourth mystery.

Ave!

She can't come near me!

Beth!

Beth!

Cut the rosary, Ave.

Beth!

Wake up, Beth.

I cannot die yet. I haven't saved Ave yet.

And also me, right?

I still have to make it up to you, right?

You don't have to.

Beth? Beth!

Say your prayers.

Ave!

The fifth mystery.

You cannot hurt me, Rosario!

[casket lid creaks open]

No...

No...

You cannot kill me now!

No!

No!!!

[rosary beads snap]

[evil spirit vanishes]

Please put these on Beth and James.

Should I cut it?

No.