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Maui

2017 · 95 min

A slow, brooding island mystery that carries the weight of history and family honor, tense but heartfelt.}{.

Directed by
Brian Kohne
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Starring
Moronai Kanekoa, Kristina Anapau, Sonya Balmores
Tagline
defend this land
Overview
A Vietnam vet suspected of murder in '71 Maui must rediscover the Hawaiian warrior within to protect his family, defend their land, and clear his father's name.

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Directed by
Brian Kohne
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Starring
Moronai Kanekoa, Kristina Anapau, Sonya Balmores
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • family
  • identity
  • corruption
  • betrayal
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
thriller, drama, mystery
Directed by
Brian Kohne
Starring
Moronai Kanekoa, Kristina Anapau, Sonya Balmores, Stefan C. Schaefer, Branscombe Richmond
Runtime
95 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
Japanese, English

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