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From the perspectives of women and children across the Pacific Islands, these six narrative shorts offer an absorbing exploration of the unwavering bonds that sustain us.
In this program
Hokia
Directed by India Fremaux
A warring teenage girl and her mother make a road trip to see the whānau matriarch.
I Am Not Your Dusky Maiden
Directed by Vea Mafile'o
When a Samoan woman enters therapy, she must navigate a series of alter egos protecting her from painful childhood memories.
Socks
Directed by Todd Karehana
In small-town New Zealand, a young indigenous Māori boy feels an unexpected bond with a Mormon missionary.
The Arrangements
Directed by Sonny Ganaden
Three Micronesian boys in Hawaii have a day to prepare for a funeral and find their friend’s hidden treasure.
The Return
Directed by Marina Alofagia McCartney
When Lupesina answers her ancestors’ call, she must find acceptance of herself, or risk being stuck in the inbetween.
What We Carry
Directed by Lindsay Watson
After years of tragic miscarriages, Sala begins to lose hope of becoming a mom- until she uncovers a painful secret that forces her to confront an impossible choice about motherhood.
Dates & Times
Directors Guild of America
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm
