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Finding ʻOhana

Directed by Jude Weng

2021•132 min
Where to watch
Genre
Comedy
Topic
Generations
Mood
Uplifting
Language
English
Featured in
Merry & Bright

Synopsis

Home is where ʻohana is

Two Brooklyn siblings' summer in a rural Oahu town takes an exciting turn when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an adventure, leading them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

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Selected Awards

Winner

ReFrame

ReFrame Stamp, Narrative & Animated Feature (2021)

Nominee

Hawaii Film Critics Society

Best Hawaii Film (2022)

Main Cast

X MayoX MayoMelody
Kyndra SanchezKyndra SanchezYoli Greenberg
Alex AionoAlex AionoIoane
Kea PeahuKea PeahuPili
Lindsay WatsonLindsay WatsonHana
Owen VaccaroOwen VaccaroCasper
Kelly HuKelly HuLeilani
Branscombe RichmondBranscombe RichmondKimo

Director

Jude WengRegionUnited StatesIn archive1 filmHeritageUnited StatesMore→

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