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🎬 Title: In the Name of Love (Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig) Genre: Dark Romance / Folk Horror / Supernatural Thriller
Long Logline Driven apart by poverty, a young man leaves his intensely obsessed childhood best friend to become the heir to a sprawling agricultural empire, unwittingly placing himself at the center of a cosmic conspiracy. Hunted by a high-society sociopath belonging to an ancient cult that needs his bloodline and his land to unlock a mythological portal to immortality, he must survive a deadly collision between human obsession and ancient, supernatural evil.
Expanded Synopsis
The Roots of Obsession The story begins in the humble, rural grounds of Finca Rosal, focusing on the deeply bonded childhood best friends, Jason and Rosa. When the crushing weight of poverty forces Jason to leave the province to seek a better life, Rosa is left behind. Unable to cope with the abandonment, Rosa’s affection twists into a dark, unyielding obsession. She refuses to accept a life without him. To mask her fractured psyche and bide her time, she manipulates Elara—a kind-hearted teacher who falls genuinely and deeply in love with Rosa. Rosa uses Elara’s pure devotion as a shield and a distraction, waiting for the day she can reclaim Jason.
The Heir of Villa Clara Jason’s journey leads him to Villa Clara, a massive and prosperous estate owned by his formidable aunt, Madam Clara. Recognizing his good heart, Madam Clara names Jason as the sole heir to her agricultural empire. Under the strict but devoted guidance of his secretary, Andi, Jason is groomed and trained to lead, transforming from a poor provincial boy into a respected haciendero. Because Madam Clara now has a rightful heir, she absolutely refuses to sell the land to outside investors—unaware of the terrifying true value of the soil she stands on.
The Ancient Cult and the Portal of Ophir Hidden behind the veneer of high society is Alejandro and his sociopathic daughter, Mara. They are not merely ruthless business elites; they are high-ranking members of an ancient, dark cult. According to their lore, every seven decades, a mystical gateway known as the Portal of Ophir opens. This portal leads to the legendary Land of Gold and grants access to the “Golden Fruit”—the key to ultimate immortality. The portal’s exact location lies directly beneath the soil of Villa Clara.
The Vessel and the Trap To complete their ritual and sustain their demonic deity, the cult requires a harrowing sacrifice: a newborn baby from a mortal, ordinary human to serve as a divine vessel. Unable to purchase Villa Clara, Mara formulates a chilling backup plan. She will infiltrate the estate, seduce Jason, and manipulate him into marriage. By doing so, she will secure legal rights to the farm before the 7th decade arrives, and Jason—an ordinary mortal—will unwittingly provide the newborn child needed for their cult’s dark ritual.
The Ultimate Collision As Jason steps into his power, entirely oblivious to the targets on his back, a terrifying war begins. Mara, armed with cold sociopathy and ancient dark magic, closes in on the estate. But she does not anticipate Rosa. Armed with a terrifying, purely human obsession and a refusal to let anyone else have the man she loves, Rosa enters the fray. “In the Name of Love” spirals into a gothic nightmare where the lines between human madness and demonic intention blur, proving that the most horrifying monsters are often those doing evil in the name of love.
DIRECTED & EDITED BY: HIERARKIYA FILMS
🎬 OFFICIAL END CREDITS: HIERARKIYA FILMS
Mahal Ka Sa Akin Performed by ROSA SANTOS
A HIERARKIYA FILMS PRODUCTION
Director / Lead Editor: Junard Lacuna Visuals & AI Engineering: Hierarkiya Films Studio Music Composition: Suno AI / Hierarkiya Films
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