Seas Unbroken
Directed by Chuck Gutierrez
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam · 2026 · 6 min 36 sec · Music Video
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
*SEAS UNBROKEN* is a cinematic musical journey across eleven Southeast Asian nations, celebrating the beauty of everyday life, cultural diversity, and our shared humanity. Through intimate moments and breathtaking imagery, the film reminds us that while our seas may separate our shores, they also connect our stories.
About the film
Across eleven nations, millions of lives unfold to different rhythms, yet share the same hopes, dreams, and humanity. SEAS UNBROKEN is a cinematic musical journey through Southeast Asia, capturing the beauty of everyday life, from the first light of dawn to the warmth of families gathering at day's end. Through intimate human moments, breathtaking landscapes, and the power of music, the film weaves together the stories of a region rich in culture and diversity. A celebration of our shared identity, SEAS UNBROKEN reminds us that while our seas may separate our shores, they also connect our stories.
Director(s)
Chuck Gutierrez is an award winning Filipino filmmaker, editor, and producer, and cofounder of Manila based Voyage Studios. His work spans documentary and narrative cinema, including Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea, Eraserheads: Combo on the Run, and Sunday Beauty Queen. With over two decades of experience in filmmaking, he is passionate about telling stories that explore identity, culture, and social realities. As director of SEAS UNBROKEN, he brought together filmmakers and creative talents from eleven Southeast Asian nations to create a cinematic celebration of everyday life, shared humanity, and regional unity.
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