MORENA tells the uplifting story of the Philippine National Surf Athlete Ikit Agudo, who overcame the pressure to blend into a society obsessed with skin whitening. Within the ocean, she found happiness, strength, and pride in her roots. Inspiring young girls around the world to embrace who they truly are. In the Philippines, skin-whitening remains a billion-peso industry, a legacy of colonial beauty ideals that for generations have led many to neglect their true identity and natural beauty.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Kaizen Studios
Keywords
- surfing
- surfer
- surfboard
- ocean
- identity
- fishing
- beauty
- philippines
- surf
- poverty
- pride
- colorism
- beauty standards
- father daughter relationship
- short film
Top Cast
Ikit Agudo as self
Aping Agudo as self
Reynaldo Aguido as self
Jocelyn Aguido as self
Jelyn Forcadilla as Ikit as Kid
Hannah Forcadilla as Aping as Kid
Sofia Forcadilla as School Bully
Kobie Gonzales as School Bully
Top Crew
Steve Won · Director, Writer
Camille Robiou de Pont · Cinematographer
Victor Haselmayer · Editor
Igor Krasnov · Producer
Kerstin Reulen · Executive Producer
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