“Ka moʻopuna i ke alo, The grandchild in the presence” is a short documentary honoring the life, work and legacy of Mary Kawena Pukui. Kawena dedicated her life to perpetuating ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, na mea Hawaiʻi, and ʻike kupuna. Through interviews with her eldest grandson, Laʻakea Suganuma; Kanaka ʻŌiwi scholar Noenoe K. Silva; and Bernice Pauahi …
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Masamoto Ueda runs a small ramen shop in Tokyo. He keeps his menu simple yet delicious, serving classics such as soy-based ramen, fried gyoza and cold beer to a dedicated community of regular patrons drawn by his charming personality and genuine care for his customers. Throughout the year, he takes his friends on foraging trips …
HIFF is proud to present the US Premiere of the long awaited ANITA, a biopic spanning the life and legacy of legendary singer and actress Anita Mui. A household name in Hong Kong, queen of Canto pop, Anita Mui was the very definition of a cultural icon during Hong Kong’s golden age in the eighties …
