PINOYS believe that sometimes, when we go to different places, one person can attract spirits and can unconsciously take them home. Hence, in unfamiliar places, we often intone “Tabi tabi po” and we often hear our parents and old relatives cautioning us “Mag-ingat para walang sumama sa’yo” when we head home.
A barkada’s quick sem break trip leads to a series of terrifying events they might not get out of in Viva One’s new series, “Sem Break.”
Following the success of “Safe Skies, Archer” of The University Series, Viva One and Studio Viva strengthen the bond among the “Univerkada” composed of Krissha Viaje, Jerome Ponce, Aubrey Caraan, Hyacinth Callado and Gab Lagman in their latest project, “Sem Break,” with Keann Johnson as a new addition to their circle. This six-part series is directed by Roni S. Benaid, the director of last year’s hit horror movies “Mary Cherry Chua” and “Marita.”
In “Sem Break,” we follow a group of friends on their trip to a far-away province.
Krissha Viaje plays Mich. Her parents died from an accident, so she was raised by her Aunt Belen. At home, Mich doesn’t express herself much, but with her friends, she is very lively and somewhat silly. She has a boyfriend which Aunt Belen approves of as long as she still prioritizes her studies.
Jerome Ponce plays Arlo. He comes from a rich family. Though an introvert and socially awkward sometimes, Arlo is fond of swimming. There’s just a few people he can be totally open with — his girlfriend Mich, his best friend Tim, and the rest of their gang.
Keann Johnson plays Timmy. He’s into arts and he’s Arlo’s flatmate. He’s got that YOLO attitude. He acts like he’s annoyed with Mich’s best friend, Cora, but he actually has a crush on her.
Aubrey Caraan is Cora. She believes in horoscope, feng shui, astrology and charms. Her being kikay is the reason why she and Tim banter a lot, but her best friend Mich and Arlo still ship them together.
Hyacinth Callado is Jessie. She’s the most responsible member of the group. She works part-time in a café, which has become their tambayan. Jess is superstitious, a trait she got from her parents.
Gab Lagman is Pipo, a scholar in the university. His parents work as a caretaker in a beach resort in the province. He offers this place for their weekend getaway…
But it will turn out to be a wicked getaway.
They are told not to go to the lighthouse near the resort, but while the others are asleep, Mich, Arlo, Cora and Timmy head to the lighthouse to do the 3AM challenge. Things turn scary when they get lost in the maze-like structure of the lighthouse. Fortunately, they safely get out of the lighthouse and decide not to tell what they experienced to anyone.
As they drive back to Manila, the barkada doesn’t know that they are not alone on their way home.
Catch the “Univerkada” as they fight for their lives in “Sem Break.”
“Sem Break” will start streaming on Viva One this May 10. Fresh episodes air every Friday.
