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A Kānaka Maoli soldier returns to Hawaiʻi after losing a comrade in arms for which he blames himself. Suffering from PTSD and survivor''s guilt, Paʻakai attempts to adjust to being back on the ʻĀina. He struggles to connect with his mother, family, and friends from high school. Recognizing her son is troubled, Kaiʻs mother recommends oli (chanting) as a means to help. Can ancestral knowledge help Kai heal?

Credits

CastIoane Goodhue, Leleaʻe Kahalepuna-Wong, Davis Cameron, Cheryl Noelani, Iris Wilhelm-Norseth, Kamuela Chandler, Dylan Chace Lee, Moku Durant, Maima Savusa
DirectorNicholas B. Gianforti
WriterNicholas B. Gianforti
CinematographerJohn Gardiner

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Event Info

Run Time:
19 mins
Country:
Hawaiʻi (United States)
Genre:
Drama
Language(s):
English, Hawaiian (‘olelo Hawai‘i)

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Locations

Consolidated Theatres Kahala

4211 Waialae Avenue

Honolulu, HI 96816

Consolidated Theatres Kapolei

890 Kamokila Boulevard

Kapolei, HI 96707

Palace Theater

38 Haili Street

Hilo, HI 96720