Witness a poignant exploration of love and loss

Ayala Malls Cinemas Exclusively Premieres ‘The Thing with Feathers’

Opens January 28 

Ayala Malls Cinemas continues to bring emotionally daring curated films that touch the audiences deeply. Before January ends, Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively premieres “The Thing With Feathers,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, a film that explores the memories and the present, resilience of the human heart and spirit, and horror of grief.

Adding this to its exclusive roster, Ayala Malls Cinemas goes beyond mainstream entertainment to give a premium experience with high-quality stories for viewers who seek depth, enjoyment, and a cinematic experience only at Ayala Malls Cinemas.

Benedict Cumberbatch 

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Starring award-winning actor and global superstar Benedict Cumberbatch, widely known as Marvel’s Doctor Strange, “The Thing With Feathers” is a powerful and emotionally resonant adaptation of Max Porter’s critically acclaimed and award-winning novel Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, a modern literary work known for its raw, poetic exploration of loss, love, and survival. Cumberbatch brings vulnerability, depth, and a poised ferocity to a role that is both humane and haunting.

Experience the motion picture at Ayala Malls Cinemas, where the poetic message and emotional impact leave an inescapably heavy imprint on everyone’s mind. According to "The Thing with Feathers" director Dylan Southern, the book profoundly moved him. He shared, “I loved Max Porter’s novel ‘Grief is the thing with Feathers’ the minute I read it. It was a book I didn’t know I needed. It allowed me to look at my own experiences of grief and bereavement as well as parenthood in a way that unlocked a lot of stuff I’d been carrying around for years." 

Through films like "The Thing With Feathers," Ayala Malls Cinemas offers more than cinematic experience but also space for reflection and comfort, bringing stories that capture real people and real pain, shown through film in a way audiences can relate to.

Ayala Malls Cinemas provides an immersive haven where stories come to life, offering free popcorn at select Ayala Malls Cinemas, featuring Dolby Atmos sound, relaxing plush leather seats with spacious legroom, and satisfying snacks for munching between scenes, paired with cool refreshments to quench your thirst during the most thrilling and fun moments of your premium cinema experience, ensuring every patron’s visit is truly memorable and leaves them wanting to come back for more.

Henry & Richard Boxall as “Boys”

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Watch the trailer here

Following the death of his wife, a young father’s hold on reality crumbles as a seemingly malign presence begins to stalk him from the shadowy recesses of the apartment he shares with his two young sons.

(left) Eric Lampaert as “Crow,”  (right) Benedict Cumberbatch as “Dad”

Let Crow lead you through a story of grief...and hope, exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas, starting January 28. Tickets available at www.sureseats.com. 

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