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HOPE LOA

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A moʻolelo (story) that paints the portrait of a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) woman, Shereen Balles, as she nurtures her traditions, language, land, and heritage. Woven together through her lei-making and enchanting voice, we intimately explore her lived experiences as a Kanaka Maoli, and what it truly means to live, breathe, and be Aloha ʻĀina – a Lover of the Land.

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Credits

CastShereen Balles
DirectorNanea Ah You
CinematographerNanea Ah You

Part of Pacific Showcase Shorts: Tracing Home

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HOPE LOA

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Event Info

Run Time:
7 mins
Country:
United States
Genre:
Family Friendly, Experimental, Environmental
Language(s):
Hawaiian (‘olelo Hawai‘i)

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Location

Consolidated Theatres Kahala

Honolulu

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