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Premise

11-year-old Bubuy is a timid boy who is bullied by a group of his classmates in school. One night, his grandparents are abducted and taken into Elementalia, a mystical land where all the Philippine mythological creatures reside. Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia (otherwise known simply as Dayo) follows young Bubuy's adventure in saving his grandparents. He is guided by Anna, a manananggal, and Narsi, a Tikbalang. His journey to Elementalia is ultimately a test of his courage and bravery.

More About the Film

Main Characters and Cast

Bubuy - Voiced by Nash Aguas (Filipino Dub), and Mitchiko Azarcon-Tiongson (English Dub)
Anna - Voiced by Katrina Legaspi (Filipino Dub), and Gaby Paschua (English Dub)
Mang Nano - Voiced by Peque Gallaga (Filipino Dub), and Jeremy Domingo (English Dub)
Narsi - Voiced by Michael V. (Filipino Dub), and Miguel Velasquez (English Dub)
Lolo Miong - Voiced by Noel Trinidad (Filipino Dub), and Henry Strzalkowski (English Dub)
Lola Nita - Voiced by Nova Villa (Filipino Dub), and May Zayco (English Dub)

Dayo is the first digitally animated film in the Philippines. The movie has also been dubbed in English, and is alternatively titled "Niko: The Journey to Magika." Dayo is also the winner in Best Musical Score, Best Sound, Best Theme Song, and Best Visual Effects in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. Additionally, the film has also won the Star Award for Cinematic Excellence in Filipino Animation, and the Golden Screen Award for Best Visual Effects, Best Motion Picture (Animation), and Best Original Song in 2009.

A subtle detail in the movie is that all the human characters have five fingers, while all the mythical creatures only have four. This adds to the Elementalia’s fairy tale-like nature, and emphasizes that it’s a separate reality from the real world.

Where to Watch?

It is currently unknown if Dayo had any DVD or Blu-Ray releases, or if it had been broadcasted on television.