Von Kaʻanāʻanā

While creating a storybook on the ancient Filipino myth of Bakunawa, an artist trapped in an abusive relationship begins to see his own life reflected in the story he is telling.

Everything you always wanted to know about your gay child...but were afraid to ask.

Ethan lives separate lives as a socially awkward college student by day and a fearlessly glamorous drag queen by night. That is, until his life is turned upside-down by Kekoa, his school crush. As his two worlds collide, Ethan is forced to confront his fear of change in order to win the boy of his dreams.

In Hawaiʻi, a place name is not just a word, it is a memory and a glimpse into the history of our ʻāina, something we as the people of Hawaiʻi take great pride in. Serving as a call to action, Restoring Inoa ʻĀina follows the movement to reclaim Hawaiian place names that have faced erosion from colonization, highlighting the efforts of the many people amongst our lāhui fighting to restore them.