The movie is set in 2007, taking place before or right after the first part of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.

MGS: Philanthropy part 1:  Overnight Nation

XVIII century. Winter is upon a tiny and remote mountain community. Young Elk, son of the village chief, suffers from an apparently incurable illness. As the adults leave the village looking for a remedy, Elk and a few other kids remain alone. Only then, a sinister entity emerges from their people’s legends and begins to torment them. A menace only Elk is prepared to face.