The Shaman, His Nephew... and the Captain
The Shaman, His Nephew... and the Captain is one of the most talked-about movies released in 2007, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
Palawan Island in the Philippines: Medsinu succeeds his father as shaman, in a community living in the forest and pressured by the modern world. His nephew Issad falls ill and can no longer work the land, so he joins the militia of the local "captain". But he has to choose whether or not to obey the shaman’s order: to refuse medical treatment in town.
