KÜĪ
In the face of her mother''s absence and her father''s alcoholism, 12 year old girl, Küī, rises above her age, caring for her brothers and confronting life''s harsh realities. Inspired by a true story.
Credits
Director(s):
Kahu KaihaProducer(s):
Carrisse Uta’iWriter(s):
Carrisse Uta’iCast:
Genevieve Kiikoro, Athens Koloi, Jovahn Barwig-Uini, Jeziah Barwig-Uini, Tekuhei Kaiha, Nora AatiCinematographer(s):
Daryl WongPresented as Part Of Pacific Islander Showcase Shorts
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CHERRIES
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PICKING CREW
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STRANGER, BROTHER
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INVISIBLE DRAGONS
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CHIMERA
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KÜĪ
In the face of her mother''s absence and her father''s alcoholism, 12 year old girl, Küī, rises above her ag...
11 min | Kahu Kaiha | HAWAI''I PREMIERE | English, Samoan | English, Closed Captions (for closed caption devices)
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IN CONVERSATION WITH DAN TAULAPAPA MCMULLIN
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