The Forest is a Spirit That Beckons Me

Name: The Forest is a Spirit That Beckons Me — Trailer
Uploaded: 2026-06-17T11:25:00.000Z
Description: When a CHamoru woman finds that her family curse has finally emerged, she heeds the advice of her mother and embarks on a quest deep into the forest in search of someone who may be able to stop the curse from spreading.

by Jacob Cruz-Rine

Chamorro (Chamoru)
United States (USA)
18 min

When a CHamoru woman finds that her family curse has finally emerged, she heeds the advice of her mother and embarks on a quest deep into the forest in search of someone who may be able to stop the curse from spreading.

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Directed by

Jacob Cruz-Rine

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Screenings and awards

2026

Palm Springs International Film Festival

United States (USA)

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