Umbilical Cord to Heaven

Past and present merge through body and land connections to awaken ancient mythologies and spiritualities. Set in the present-day Philippines, the film depicts fairies and gods returning to the land as they are called back and remembered by several individuals, proving the country’s constant connection to its rich, complex history.

Director: Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.