1584599
1584599

Morena

2025-11-16 tl 9m
Documentary
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.

Director

Steve Won

Director of Photography

Camille Robiou de Pont

Producer

Igor Krasnov

Executive Producer

Kerstin Reulen

Editor

Steve Won

Editor

Victor Haselmayer

surfing surfer surfboard ocean identity fishing beauty philippines surf poverty pride colorism beauty standards father daughter relationship short film girlhood surfing contest female surfer filipino authenticity filipinas skin whitening

Status

Released

Countries

    Companies

    • Kaizen Studios