Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim () is a 2020 Philippine fantasy horror-comedy film directed by Topel Lee starring Vhong Navarro. It is a sequel of the 2017 film, Mang Kepweng Returns and is an official entry to the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival. Unlike the first film, this film is distributed by Star Cinema. Additionally, the current distributor of this film was acquired by GMA Films Distribution.
Premise Mang Kepweng (Vhong Navarro) continues to heal people from various illnesses using his mystical scarf. However, the scarf's powers began to wane as Kepweng becomes too obsessed with it. He embarks on a quest to find three ingredients in order to restore the scarf's powers and establish himself as its rightful owner.
Cast Main Cast Vhong Navarro as Kieffer Rivera/ Mang Kepweng Supporting Cast Barbie Imperial as Devie/ Debbielyn Tolonges Joross Gamboa as Maximus Tolonges Jacklyn Jose as Milagros Benjie Paras as Hero Ion Perez as Einstein Ryan Bang as Janwick Ritz Azul as Reyna Marikit/ Princess Alissandra Yamyam Gucong as Disappear Fumiya Sankai as Appear Lotlot de Leon as Mother Lili-Lili Mariko Ledesma as Queen Reyna Sardinia Seguion-Reyna, Queen of the Lake of Lamentations Alora Sasam as Princesa Magdalena, Princess of manananggal Caloy Alde as Haring Hap-hap, King of manananggal Patricia Roxas as Princesa Magayon Nikko Natividad as Heronimo Rubi Rubi as Tandang Bruha Hector Macaso as Tikboy/Kapre
Special Appearances Lou Veloso as Mr. Tolonges, Maximus's Grandfather Samy Villaresis as Monyo KaladKaren as KaladKaren Davila (reporter) Chad Kinis as Deedee Petite
Release Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim was reportedly a submission for the supposed inaugural edition of the Metro Manila Summer Film Festival in April 2020, which was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it was not among the official entries prior to the film festival's cancellation.
The film was then included as one of the ten official entries of the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival and was made available online through UpStream from December 25, 2020, to January 8, 2021.
See also List of ghost films
Accolades +YearAward-giving bodyCategoryRecipientResult2020Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Supporting Actress Jaclyn JoseBest Visual Effects Gerwin Meneses
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