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Still from Kālewa — Kālewa (2018) — Mitchel ViernesPhotographed by Anthony Vallejo-Sanderson and Ryan Miyamoto

Poster for Kālewa

Mitchel Viernes

Kālewa

English / 2018 / 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Science Fiction Adventure

Letterboxd: 3.28/5·289 ratings·88 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

In the future, a Hawaiian astronaut makes the next great leap for his planet, his family, and himself. Tonight is his last chance.

Included in
March 2021
Position 56
Included in
Hawai‘i Shorts
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorMitchel Viernes

WriterMitchel Viernes

CinematographerAnthony Vallejo-Sanderson, Ryan Miyamoto

Composer

Ron Artis II & The Truth, Asialynn G.K. Yap

ProducerJames Charisma, Mitchel Viernes, Brian Watanabe

Cast

Michael Hakeas Kainoa Kalewa

Danielle Zalopanyas Keala Morris

Lisa Barnesas M.A.V.I.S.

Kimo Kahoanoas David Kalewa

Jason Quinnas Jacob Morris

Hi'ilani Paleaas Jada Morris

Taiana Tullyas Kainoa's Friend

Kālewa (2018) | Criteria