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.
Steve Won
Director, Writer
Ikit Agudo
self
Aping Agudo
self
Reynaldo Aguido
self
Jocelyn Aguido
self
Jelyn Forcadilla
Ikit as Kid
Hannah Forcadilla
Aping as Kid
Sofia Forcadilla
School Bully
Kobie Gonzales
School Bully
Kia Forcadilla
Brother
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