Holy Emy is a 2019 Filipino drama film directed by Arvin Belarmino. The film follows Emy, a young girl living in poverty in the Philippines, who is afflicted with a rare bleeding condition that medical professionals struggle to diagnose or cure. Emy's mother left her when she was still very young and went to work in Japan, where she learned to harness her spiritual abilities to heal others.
After Emy's older sister dies, she becomes desperate and decides to embark on a journey to Japan to find her mother and gain the knowledge she needs to cure her illness. As Emy navigates the unfamiliar streets of Japan, she meets people who help her understand her mother's spiritual powers, and ultimately, help her to tap into those powers to heal herself.
The film takes a close look at the hardships of poverty and the power of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. It also touches on themes of familial love, spirituality, and the complexities of living in a globalized world. Holy Emy is a poignant and heart-warming story of a young girl's search for healing and the unbreakable bond between mother and child.