Forgotten Island: More than A Filipino Folklore. The Little Memories That Become Everything.

Yesterday, we watched a movie called Forgotten Island. DreamWorks Animation is releasing an original animated movie inspired by Philippine mythology.

When I saw the trailer, I was excited and told my husband we need to watch Forgotten Island. My husband bought a ticket online and Aya can't wait for that weekend to come. I am a Filipino and I will support it 💯 percent.

My husband saw the trailer and he laughed so hard for the scenes like Karaoke, Lechon, using mouth to point something and throwing of slippers. The trailer was so funny, Dreamworks features Filipino culture and folklore. But it was so much deeper than that.

The story follows best friends Raissa and Jo. Both of them unexpectedly discover a mysterious portal that takes them to Nakali. An island that is filled with magical creatures and exciting adventure. And it's different from their ordinary life.

As the movie continued, I thought we were simply going to watch another interesting story together. It was more than just a friendship, folklore stories and the mysterious island.

That really stayed with me, memories are precious, my family, friendship and the people we love become part of who we are.

Life changes, in my situation I'm miles away from my family. We separate ways but the memories we made together that keep those connections alive.

One message I took from Forgotten Island is this: “Don't live only through someone else's memories.” Sometimes we spend so much time looking at other people's lives.

I remember one thing my husband promised me: I am not a rich man, I'm a simple, supportive and loving person.

My husband promised to give us memories, and he does. The kind of good memories that no one can ever take away from us. 🥹🤍

Always remember to live our own lives. We can do so many things by going outside, taking a walk with family and friends, visiting somewhere new, even sitting beside the river, watching the sunset, having coffee with someone you love, watching movies in the cinema or at home like Netflix, laughing together, taking photos and more.

We can make memories by being present with our loved ones, don’t wait until you’re about to lose someone you love or a memory to realize how much they mean to you.

It's all about CHERISH them while YOU still can.

Memories. Time. People we LOVE. Being Present.

Don't forget to watch the film. 🥹🫶🏼