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Lifelong Pals Face Tough Choice on Enchanted Nakali Island
29 Oct
Summary
- Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa stranded on magical island
- Leaving the island may require sacrificing their cherished memories
- Film is third collaboration between director Mercado and producer Swift
On October 29, 2025, the upcoming film Forgotten Island is set to captivate audiences with its magical and mythical tale. The story follows two lifelong best friends, Jo (played by H.E.R.) and Raissa (Soberano), who find themselves unexpectedly stranded on the forgotten island of Nakali.
As the friends navigate the island's enchanting landscape, they soon discover that the only way for them to return home may come at a steep price – the potential loss of their cherished memories together. This dilemma forms the crux of the film, which represents the third collaboration between director Mercado and producer Mark Swift, who previously worked on the 2022 Oscar-nominated animated feature Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Forgotten Island is poised to be a captivating exploration of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of memory, set against the backdrop of a Philippine mythology-inspired island. Audiences can look forward to this unique and compelling cinematic experience when it premieres in 2025.
