Forgotten Island

In the Philippines during the 1990s, Jo Yuson presents a story to her class about the forgotten island of Nakali and the dreaded Manananggal. When a classmate mocks her, Jo attacks him and is sent to the principal's office, where she meets Raissa Molina, a classmate who had defended her. Jo invites Raissa to a sleepover with her grandmother, Fatima, who tells them about her travels to Nakali. The girls become best friends, making matching charm bracelets that represent significant moments in their friendship. Fatima later dies of old age, leaving Jo heartbroken.