Ho’omau (2016)

War breaks out between two Hawaiian tribes!

Following a migratory period in ancient Hawai’i, war breaks out between tribes of different origin. Lehua, a young woman of mixed ancestry must persist against perilous odds to defend all she holds dear.

Ho’omau is a cinematic poem, a slow dance with grief that ultimately celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Seek it out if you’re looking for a film that challenges you to think and feel in equal measure

>”Ho’omau” is a native Hawaiian independent short film being shot on location in Kona by the filmmakers behind the 2012 native Hawaiian film “Until the Sun Sets”.

Directed by: Kenji Doughty
Starring: Tira Akina, Kala Alexander, Paula Fuga