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Vai (2019)
Eight connecting moments of seemingly different lives thread together Vai’s journey of empowerment through culture over her lifetime. Beautifully shot over seven Pacific countries, and played by a different indigenous actress in each place, Vai links together a story of family, culture, and at times, isolation. A delicate exploration into the meaning of growth, adaptation, and most notably, a connection to water and home.
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Eight connecting moments of seemingly different lives thread together Vai’s journey of empowerment through culture over her lifetime. Beautifully shot over seven Pacific countries, and played by a different indigenous actress in each place, Vai links together a story of family, culture, and at times, isolation. A delicate exploration into the meaning of growth, adaptation, and most notably, a connection to water and home.
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Genre:Drama
Directed By:Mīria George, Nicole Whippy, Matasila Freshwater, Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Dianna Fuemana, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Sharon Whippy
Written By:Marina Alofagia McCartney, Mīria George, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Nicole Whippy, Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Dianna Fuemana, Sharon Whippy, Matasila Freshwater
In Theaters:3/8/2019
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Brown Sugar Apple Grunt, Department of Post
Cast
Mīria George, Nicole Whippy, Matasila Freshwater, Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Dianna Fuemana, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Sharon Whippy
Director
Ro Mereani Adi Tuimatanisiga
Sevaia
Ar-Ramadi Longopoa
Vai Mo'ui
Betsy Luitolo
Vaelusa
Evotia-Rose Araiti
Vai
Agnes Pele
Vaisea
Fiona Collins
Sevai
Maliaga Erick
Vai
Hinetu Dell
Rapuwai
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