During the Marcos Dictatorship in Negros Island, Philippines of 1985, the Magbuelas family and the Dumaan farmers face a brutal threat from the mythical creature called the Amomonggo. It is said to be the culprit behind the series of killings. One day, a corpse was again found having sustained brutal mauling. The community is forced into submission and solitude for their safety while in a non-violent struggle to protect their rights.