THE ‘ĀINA WITHIN

A meditative piece of three kamaʻāina from Oʻahu gathering in Honolulu to reflect on what makes them proud of their home.

Credits

Director(s):

Marcus Goh

Producer(s):

Azure Chung, Toni Arzaga, Marcus Goh

Writer(s):

Hiʻilawe Neves, Makana Stone, Ethan Young

Cast:

Hiʻilawe Neves, Makana Stone, Ethan Young

Cinematographer(s):

Hunter Daru

Presented as Part Of UNIVERSITY SHOWCASE

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