Mang Kepweng Returns


Mang Kepweng Returns is a 2017 Filipino fantasy comedy horror film. The film is directed by Giuseppe Bede Sampedro and is under the production of Cineko Productions in association with Viva Films. The current distributor of the film is GMA Pictures.
The film is a remake of the 1979 film Mang Kepweng where the titular protagonist, a funny albularyo, was portrayed by comedian Chiquito.
It was released in Philippine cinemas on January 4, 2017, exactly the same day of Vhong Navarro's birthday.

Synopsis

The story revolves around Kiefer, a normal guy who lives a quiet life until he goes through bizarre experiences, seeing ghosts and evil spirits. With this, his mother Milagros is forced to tell him the truth that he is Mang Kepweng's son.
With Kiefer's determination to know more about his roots and how he is connected to the paranormal occurrences he is experiencing, he travels to the provinces meeting his half-brother Zach, a successful doctor who cannot cure his wife's Via mysterious illness.
Zach later revealed that their late father Mang Kepweng left a scarf which gives a healing power to whoever wears it. With Zach's desire to cure his wife, he tried it but it didn’t work which turns out that Kiefer is the chosen one who can heal using the magical scarf and this signals a new road for Kiefer, as the new Mang Kepweng this time.

Cast

Main cast

Supporting cast

Special Participation

Sequel

A sequel was announced on August 20, 2019, on Twitter entitled Mang Kepweng: Ang Lihim ng Bandanang Itim and part of the 2020 [Metro Manila Film Festival] and to be released on December 25, 2020.