United States / Nov 16, 2025 / Vimeo
Morena (2025)
Directed by Steve Won
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9min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kobie Gonzales | School Bully |
| Kia Forcadilla | Brother |
| Andy Generol | Brother |
| Almira Cesneros | Morena Portrait |
| Ate May | Morena Portrait |
| Bethelann Escamillian | Morena Portrait |
| Gigi Forcadilla | Morena Portrait |
| Hannah Melindo | Morena Portrait |
| Joy Flores | Morena Portrait |
| Leah Sagolili | Morena Portrait |
| Marinella Pulitano | Morena Portrait |
| Shelamae Arjona | Morena Portrait |
| Susan Escanilla | Morena Portrait |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Morena |
| Original language | TL |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Kaizen Studios |
| Release date | 16 novembre 2025 |
| Executive producer | Kerstin Reulen |
| Production | Igor Krasnov |
| Writer | Steve Won |
| Editing | Steve Won, Victor Haselmayer, Julia Rosetti |
| Cinematography | Camille Robiou de Pont, Manolet Marcos Torreno |
| Assistant directors | Steve Won |
| Camera operators | Camille Robiou de Pont, Manolet Marcos Torreno |
| Additional photography | Camille Robiou de Pont, Manolet Marcos Torreno |
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