Patay Gutom (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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Patay Gutom is a Filipino fantasy romance animation about a grumpy shut-in whose accidental encounter with a ghost opens the door to family secrets, emotional wounds and an unexpected bond between the living and the dead.

Patay Gutom is a 2026 Filipino fantasy romance animation directed by Carl Joseph E. Papa and Ian Pangilinan. The story follows Art, a shut-in whose unusual encounter with a ghost changes his connection to the world around him.

Blending supernatural elements with a boys’ love romance, the film centers on a bond that develops across the boundary between life and the afterlife. Its premise also brings family secrets and shared heartache into the relationship at its core.

Patay Gutom movie details

Story without spoilers

Art is a grumpy shut-in whose third eye unexpectedly opens after he eats an offering intended for Tristan, a charming but lonely ghost. The incident links the two together, forcing Art to confront a reality he could not previously see.

As their connection develops, they uncover family secrets and recognize emotional pain they have in common. The story explores how their relationship changes when affection begins to cross the boundary separating the living from the dead.

What to expect

Patay Gutom combines fantasy, romance and animation, with a supernatural premise built around a human character and a ghost. The film also carries a boys’ love focus and uses mixed media as part of its listed production descriptors.

Viewers can expect the story to balance an afterlife-related mystery with questions of family, loneliness and emotional connection. The central relationship is the main source of its romantic and dramatic tension, while the animated format distinguishes it from a conventional live-action ghost romance.

Cast and creative team

Khalil Ramos voices Art, while Ian Pangilinan voices Tristan. The cast also includes Agot Isidro, Cris Villanueva, Mikoy Morales, Gio Gahol and Erlinda Villalobos.

Carl Joseph E. Papa and Ian Pangilinan direct the film. The screenplay is credited to Yvonne Garcia and Carl Joseph E. Papa.

• Khalil Ramos as Art
• Ian Pangilinan as Tristan
• Agot Isidro
• Cris Villanueva
• Mikoy Morales
• Gio Gahol
• Erlinda Villalobos

Release and production context

Patay Gutom is listed as a 2026 release from the Philippines, with a release date of September 23, 2026. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes and is spoken in Tagalog and English.

The film is produced by Super! Entertainment and is classified as Fantasy, Romance and Animation. Its listed status is Released.

Production companies: Super! Entertainment

Patay Gutom official trailer

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With its combination of ghostly folklore, romance and animation, Patay Gutom frames an unusual relationship through questions of loneliness, family history and belonging. The film’s compact premise gives Art and Tristan a clear emotional and supernatural connection to explore without revealing how their story develops.

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