OLI

genres:

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

Director(s):

Nicholas B. Gianforti

Producer(s):

Nicholas B. Gianforti, Gerard Elmore, Darrin Kaneshiro

Writer(s):

Nicholas B. Gianforti

Cast:

Ioane Goodhue, Leleaʻe Kahalepuna-Wong, Davis Cameron, Cheryl Noelani, Iris Wilhelm-Norseth, Kamuela Chandler, Dylan Chace Lee, Moku Durant, Maima Savusa

Cinematographer(s):

John Gardiner

Virtual

Virtual

Oct 30