Reconnecting with Hawaiian Culture in 'Finding 'Ohana'
A family adventure film that features Hawaiian culture with a representative director and a diverse cast.
The Lion at My Back
Mariama, an asylum-seeker from Senegal, has just turned 18. Stella, at first glance a withdrawn woman in her 40s, has recently decided to break free from the clutches of addiction and to give her life a fresh start. In their attempt at finding their place in a world where nothing comes for free, the two women meet and form an unexpectedly strong bond.
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Mariama, an asylum-seeker from Senegal, has just turned 18. Stella, at first glance a withdrawn woman in her 40s, has recently decided to break free from the clutches of addiction and to give her life a fresh start. In their attempt at finding their place in a world where nothing comes for free, the two women meet and form an unexpectedly strong bond.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Tonia Mishiali, Dianne Jones, Simona Nobile
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Runtime:106 minutes
Studio:Avaton Films, Iris Productions, Bark Like a Cat Films
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