MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Story

Name: MĀHŪ: A Trans-Pacific Love Story
Director: Lisette Marie Flanary
Released: 2025-05-02
Duration: 29 min
Cast: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Iwalani Hoʻomanawanui Apo, Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole, Patrick Makuakane

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2025 · 29 min

Overview

A documentary that explores the Native Hawaiian concept of gender fluidity by interweaving intimate interviews with a multimedia stage performance featuring hula, chant, and contemporary music. The film centers on the artistic collaborators of the show—all acclaimed Hawaiian transgender artists—offering a powerful reflection on identity, culture, and expression.

Directed by Lisette Marie Flanary

Cast

Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu — Self
Iwalani Hoʻomanawanui Apo — Self
Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole — Self
Patrick Makuakane — Self