2023 | Hawai‘i | Animation

AIKĀNE

  • - - 14 mins
  • Director | Daniel Sousa, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
  • Writer | Dean Hamer
  • Producer | Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

STATUS: Released

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Wounded in battle, a valiant island warrior discovers love in a mysterious underwater realm. Together with the shape-shifting octopus that saved his life, the warrior embarks on an epic adventure against colonial invaders. Rooted in Hawaiian legends, this love story explores “aikāne,” the Hawaiian term of respect for intimate friends of the same sex. This supernatural romance offers a vibrant vision of love's triumph over the forces of evil.

Warrior Island Discovery Adventure animation mysterious underwater realm octopus colonial invader legend love story Hawaiian
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