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THE MAN AND THE TREE

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The mango tree in Milton ''Papa'' Kāne''s backyard has been rooted to his family since the day he was born, his piko planted lovingly beneath it. Now facing a terminal illness, and city enforcement demanding the tree''s removal — more costs his family can''t carry — Papa takes matters into his own hands. Before anyone else can decide the tree''s fate, he gives it, and himself, a send-off no one saw coming.

Credits

CastOcean Kaowili, Kalena Charlene Hōlani, Jeremy Soares, Chloe Kaulana Chargualaf, Pūnohu Ah Chong
DirectorJustyn Ah Chong
WriterJustyn Ah Chong, Rexie Ah Chong
CinematographerAbraham Williams

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Event Info

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

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Location

Consolidated Theatres Kahala

Honolulu

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