Your lola warned you about the aswang, but she never said YOU'D have to fight them.
Sun Chaser is a fantasy adventure rooted in Filipino mythology and magic. It follows Jordan Santos, an unassuming teen whose chill summer in the Philippines takes a wild turn when a supernatural threat plunges his island into chaos. As ancient powers awaken and long-buried family secrets come to light, Jordan must rise to the call of a legacy he never knew he had—protecting the rift between the human and spirit worlds. Sun Chaser is a story about discovering who you are, and what you’re meant to become.
Practical Effects
Filipino folklore finally getting the animated love it deserves
Writing
Code-switching that feels real, not performative
Production
Indie animation proving studios don't own culture
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The aswang and manananggal in Sun Chaser draw from pre-colonial Filipino animist traditions, not the Christian-demonized versions common in Western media.
Directors Bobby Pontillas and Bernard Badion are Pixar veterans who left to tell authentic Filipino stories outside studio constraints—Jordan's 'reluctant hero' arc mirrors their own creative journey.
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