Set in the Philippines in the late 1930's, this story follows Tasio Isogon, a courier in the small, island town of Payawon. His troubles begin when a parcel for an albularyo, a quack healer, is assigned for him to deliver. As he seeks out the location of this strange Tay Banyoson he begins to uncover the truth about his family and the greater plan laid behind the scenes.