Chief

A quiet, contemplative character study that lingers on the ache of leaving home and the pull of the past.

Directed by

Brett W. Wagner

Genres

Drama

Starring

Diane Ako, Analu, Kalani 'Apuakehau

Tagline

Every couple of days, I give the ocean a chance to take me

Overview

Semu Fatutoa drives a taxi in Honolulu, Hawaii, slowly forgetting his old life as a tribal Chief in Samoa. Little does he know, his old life is looking for him.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, memory, isolation, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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