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IAKWE: HELLO, GOODBYE

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Based on real events, a young traveling salesman who after being adopted at birth, meets his blood relatives for the first time by chance while knocking on doors in Northwest Arkansas. The film explores the power and complexity of family bonds from a Pacific Islander/Marshallese perspective.

Credits

CastJacob Aija Aini Hawkes, Arlynda Jonas, Roselina Tibon, Carter Nelson Andrew, Troy Schremmer, Michael Bell, Kaylee Gembica, Whit Davenport, Fletcher Lyons
DirectorNathan Fitch
WriterA Story by Jacob Aija Aini Hawkes. Written by Russell Leigh Sharman, Nathan Fitch.
CinematographerEric Schleicher

Part of Pacific Showcase Shorts: Where We Belong

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IAKWE: HELLO, GOODBYE

IAKWE: HELLO, GOODBYE

Dir. Nathan Fitch•15 min
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Event Info

Run Time:
15 mins
Country:
United States
Genre:
Coming of Age, Drama
Language(s):
English, Marshallese

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Location

Consolidated Theatres Kahala

Honolulu

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