KŪKINI
In 1790 Hawaiʻi, an elite warrior must leave his family behind when sent on a deadly mission to report on the bloody war waged by Kamehameha against Maui. When captured by the enemy, he is miraculously saved by someone who has a message for him of their own.
Credits
Director(s):
Mitchel MerrickProducer(s):
Gerard Elmore, Christopher Kahunahana, Brian Keaulana, Linda Nichols, Robert Nichols, Paula Fuga, Mitchel Merrick, Cheryl Hirasa, Rick San NicolasWriter(s):
Mitchel Merrick, Paula FugaCast:
Ioane Goodhue, Danielle Zalopany, Elijah McShane, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Tau Samuels, Moses Goods, Kaira Moniz, Kaui Kauhi, Elijah Akana, Roland Tupola, David Tuitupou, Kama Meyer, Nick Masciangelo, Lealeaâe Kahalepuna Wong, Ilima-Lei MacFarlaneCinematographer(s):
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