Can a wild beast learn to love? This question lies at the center of Viva Films’ first major offering for 2026—A Werewolf Boy, the Philippine adaptation of the beloved Korean fantasy-romance. Headlined by rising stars Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji, the film marks the pair’s first full-length movie together after their breakout success in Viva One’s hit series Seducing Drake Palma.
Fondly known to fans as RabGel, the tandem has consistently dominated Vivamax and Viva One rankings, with their Wattpad-based series staying in the Top 10 Most Watched since its release. Their transition from digital to the big screen promises a deeper and more emotional showcase of their chemistry.
In A Werewolf Boy, Angela Muji plays Sara, a young woman battling an illness that forces her family to move to a secluded countryside home. There, they encounter a mysterious figure hiding in their barn—a feral boy who cannot speak and behaves like an animal.
Rabin Angeles takes on the role of Boy, one of the most physically and emotionally demanding characters of his career. Boy is taken in by Sara’s family, and as she teaches him to eat, read, and live among humans, an extraordinary bond begins to bloom between them.
Through Sara, Boy learns warmth and affection for the first time. Through Boy, Sara rediscovers purpose and hope.
But Boy’s deep loyalty to Sara soon draws suspicion, especially from Juancho, the arrogant suitor determined to expose the truth about Boy’s origins. When the danger escalates, Sara is forced to make a painful choice—one that will alter both their lives forever.
The film is helmed by award-winning filmmaker Crisanto Aquino, known for My Future You and Instant Daddy, who also directed RabGel in Seducing Drake Palma. Aquino promises a fresh emotional interpretation of the Korean original while grounding the story in Filipino sensibilities.
The 2012 Korean film starring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young became a cultural phenomenon across Asia. Now, Rabin and Angela embrace the challenge of reimagining the iconic roles for a new generation of Filipino viewers.
Rabin shared that he had long dreamed of portraying a role like Boy. To prepare, he immersed himself in wolf-related books, shows, and films but intentionally avoided watching the original movie to ensure he could bring a new and authentic approach to the character.
The film features a powerhouse supporting cast led by award-winning actress Lorna Tolentino, whose special participation holds a key emotional weight in the story.
Also starring are: Albie Casiño, Candy Pangilinan, Yayo Aguila, Jeffrey Hidalgo, Annika Co, Rose Van Ginkel, Angel Raymundo, Raffy Tejada, Onyl Torres, Boaz Mariano, Francis Mata, Simon Ibarra, Omar Flores, Ruslan Jacob, Luna Amor Buniag, Lui Manansala, and Kanye Avendaño.
Each plays a crucial part in shaping the world of Boy and Sara—a story of love, loss, sacrifice, and devotion.
More than just a romance, A Werewolf Boy explores what it means to love beyond limitations and differences. It asks how far one is willing to go to protect the person who changed their life, even for a brief moment in time.
With its blend of fantasy, emotion, and RabGel’s rising star power, the film is poised to captivate both fans of the original and new audiences discovering the story for the first time.
‘A Werewolf Boy’ opens in cinemas nationwide on January 14, 2026.
