Finding ʻOhana
Finding ʻOhana

Finding ʻOhana

2021Movie123 minEnglish

Two Brooklyn siblings' summer in a rural Oahu town takes an exciting turn when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an adventure, leading them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users80%
Director: Jude WengGenres: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Mystery

Plot Summary

Two young siblings from Brooklyn, Pintip 'Pili' and Leo plan to spend their summer in rural Oʻahu with their mother. When they discover a journal and a Spanish colonial treasure map in their grandfather's old room, their summer vacation takes an unexpected turn. Pili and Leo, along with their new friends, embark on an adventurous quest to find lost pirate treasure in their native Hawaiian homeland, all while learning more about their family history and the islands.

Critical Reception

Finding ʻOhana was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its adventurous spirit, positive representation of Hawaiian culture, and the performances of its young cast. However, some critics found the plot predictable and the humor to be uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and adventurous family film with a strong sense of place.
  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of Hawaiian culture and engaging young leads.
  • Some found the storyline to be formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film for its adventure, family-friendly themes, and positive representation of Hawaiian culture and people. Many viewers found it to be a fun and heartwarming watch, with particular praise for the child actors.

Fun Fact

The film prominently features the Hawaiian language, with many of the main characters speaking it throughout the movie, adding to its cultural authenticity.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is the closest movie I think I've ever seen to "Goonies", but definitely at a lower level of interest / quality. It is good to see more Hawaiian / Polynesian culture in movies, ev...