Dreamcatchers

- Season 2

(2018)

The Borneo adventure begins with an explosion of culture and sound at the Rainforest World Music Festival. Malaysian artist Alena Murang shares her Dreamcatcher journey that saw her leave the corporate world behind to pursue her passion for music. Back on the water, Phil and Iva get their first taste of Sarawak as they sail up the Borneo rivers and are invited to party at an Iban longhouse.

Meet Dick and Pril, an octogenarian couple that built a sailboat in their Californian backyard and set off to discover the world. With their sailboat safely berthed at the Miri Marina, Phil and Iva travel deep into the rainforest to explore some of the largest cave systems in the world. In the jungle they meet 23-year-old Jessa, a fearless entomologist prepared to risk it all for the love of insects.

Sailing from Miri to the island of Labuan, Phil and Iva explore the spectacular underwater life of Borneo. They are guided by Steph and Belén; two young dive masters from Malaysia and Argentina, whose Dreamcatcher journeys led them both to change their lives in search of happiness. Amongst the oil platforms of Labuan, Phil and Iva discover stunning beaches, do some boat maintenance and explore the very unusual island.

Phil and Iva fly to Bali in Indonesia to fulfill their dream of learning how to surf. The waves have some hard lessons to teach them but perseverance pays off. In the bustling city of Seminyak they are greeted by Balinese beauty Ines who gave up her Miss Indonesia crown to pursue her dream of being a restaurateur alongside her husband Adrian.

Phil and Iva travel to Ubud in the heart of Bali to meet a new kind of Dreamcatcher: one who changed his life to help others. Alex moved from Switzerland to Indonesia to set up a foundation that provides medical care to Balinese people in need. To conclude their Indonesian voyage, Phil and Iva travel to the island of Nusa Penida where they witness the raw beauty of nature.

Back in Borneo, Phil and Iva leave Sarawak and sail their boat to Sabah, spotting the emblematic Mount Kinabalu from the water. Determined to climb it they embark on an adventure that takes them to the summit and some of the most magnificent landscapes they have ever seen. Back in the city of Kota Kinabalu they meet Dane, an Australian Dreamcatcher who has made a new life for himself by embracing the local culture.

Back in Borneo, Phil and Iva travel to Pom Pom, a resplendent jewel of an island home to Kalani and Yubee, A former US Marine, Kalani gave up his home and followed his wife to Borneo in order to save their marriage. On this gem of an island, Phil and Iva dive by day and by night and encounter Sue, a Brazilian Dreamcatcher. She shares the emotional journey that led her from a desk job in the city of Sao Paolo to releasing baby turtles on this tropical paradise.

Strong women take center stage in the eclectic city of Kota Kinabalu. Phil and Iva meet Jo, a bubbly new mom at the head of her successful social enterprise. She shares her emotional journey towards becoming a Dreamcatcher while returning to her Sabahan roots. Fellow Sabahan Ann Osman recounts her struggle to ditch the corporate world and become Malaysia's first Female Mixed Martial Arts fighter.

A Malaysian husband and wife team surprise Phil and Iva with their bravery and Dreamcatcher spirit. Having learned their sailing skills from YouTube, Franco and Anna travel the world fulfilling their passion for diving. Not far away, on the verdant Gaya Island, Phil and Iva encounter a local conservation specialist who has made it his life mission to be the voice of the animals and plants around him.

After an epic voyage around Borneo and Bali, Phil and Iva look back at the unforgettable adventures and Dreamcatcher stories. A journey where the destination was less important than the amazing landscapes and experiences they lived along the way. The Dreamcatchers share their personal wisdom and united, their voices echo in messages of profound inspiration.