Vai

New Zealand 2019,
Dir. Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Matasila Freshwater, Dianna Fuemana, Miria George, Ofa Guttenbeil, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Nicole Whippy, Sharon Whippy
In Te Reo, Samoan, Tongan with English subtitles
Genres: Drama / Girl-centric

Topics: Indigenous & Minority Cultures, Shorts.

Feat. Evotia-Rose Araiti, Ro Mereani Adi Tuimatanisiga, Agnes Pele, Hinetu Dell, Betsy Lania Luitolo

Synopsis: 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. From the producers of Waru, the languages also include Fijian, Roviana (Solomon Islands), Cook Island Maori, Niuean and English.