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Skillfully narrated in captivating music and stunning cinematography, A Thousand Forests (The Movie) aims to shed light and inspire action on urgent climate change issues. It unravels the journeys of five teens who meet at the prestigious Forest Camp Philippines. As they navigate this journey, they unearth far more than exotic landscapes.A Thousand Forests weaves a tale of self-discovery and environmental action through stirring musical sequences and poignant scenes. Together, they embrace the challenge of effecting change, harnessing the power of their youthful activism.
Main Cast:
Champ Villanueva (Santino Juan Santiago) - coming from a family of accomplished athletes, he perseveres to become a track-and-field star. He pours all efforts to qualify for a national sports event, his first step to realizing his dream. But nature gave him an obstacle – will he concede to the defeat, or will he rise to the challenge?
-->Skye Jung (Dennah Bautista) - a frustrated teen beauty queen who wishes to redeem herself from a previous beauty pageant scandal.
-->Morena Rivera (Ramjean Entera) - a fisherman's daughter who dreams of becoming a marine scientist. She has witnessed how illegal mountain mining carries harmful chemicals from the rivers to the sea. One unfortunate night, an accident happened at sea that changed her life and her father's.
-->Rashid Ahmed (James Mavie Estrella) - wise beyond his years, a serious thirteen-year-old Muslim from Maguindanao.
His family experienced a tragedy that motivated him to become a young environmental crusader.
-->Sunshine Tolentino (Venice Bismonte) - together with her mother, Sunshine has a weekly vlog that promotes self-love, body positivity, as well as environmental awareness. But deep inside, she still feels insecure about her appearance. As she discovers the perfection of nature, will she also uncover her true, beautiful self?
Also Starring:
Dominic Ochoa
Chai Fonacier
Qhlouey Moreno
Prince España
Jeffrey Hidalgo
Butchoy Ubaldo
Rollie Inocencio)
Aileen Sahibod
Cai Cortez
Cath Salazar
Leslie Lina
Produced by I.Syoot Multimedia Production
Directed by Hanz Florentino
Music and Story by Jenie Chan
Screenplay by Jeffrey Ocampo
This film is phase one of the “A Thousand Forests” program, a multi-sectorial nationwide initiative aimed at enhancing collaborative impactful greening programs, designed by the University of the Philippines Los Baños - College of Forestry and Natural Resources.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SM North EDSA Cinema 3, Quezon City, Philippines
