AIKĀNE
A valiant island warrior, wounded in battle against foreign invaders, falls into a mysterious underwater world. When the octopus who rescued him transforms into a handsome young man, they fall in love and an epic adventure begins. Aikāne is a Hawaiian term meaning intimate friends of the same sex. Legendary figures, ruling chiefs, and commoners alike had aikane as trusted partners. This imaginary tale is inspired by the history.
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Credits
Director(s):
Daniel Sousa, Dean Hamer, Joe WilsonProducer(s):
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Judith LightWriter(s):
Dean HamerCast:
n/aPresented as Part Of MADE IN HAWAI’I SHORT STORIES
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