In a dystopian future where the Philippine archipelago is mostly submerged in seawater, a Mother-doctor, along with other experts comes up with an unconventional solution to save the future Filipino generation. An operation that to some is a medical farce. An extremely risky procedure that will turn children into the likeness of a Visayan mythical creature - the Kataw. Despite the risk, she is driven by dire circumstances to do it to her child.