MĀKA’I
Mākaʻi
When suspicions are raised at a local household in Kailua, police officer Chris Kalama seeks to mentor Hunter Ramos, the son of his abusive former partner Jacob. Chris bonds with Hunter through skateboarding, all while investigating the darker domestic life of the Ramos family.
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Credits
Director(s):
Justin PascuaProducer(s):
Justine Mar, Justin Pascua, Nathan Roberts, Amber EakinsWriter(s):
Justin PascuaCast:
John Salanoa, Achilles Holt, Scott Schewe, Ylshya Diocares, Alex Dayuha, Shiro KawaiPresented as Part Of UNIVERSITY SHORTS SHOWCASE
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