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Songs of Love from Hawaii

Songs of Love from Hawaii

A musical tribute to those who came before us

20245.01h 2m

Overview

Told in three unique stories, Songs of Love from Hawaii is a hybrid historical drama that uncovers the journeys of Hawaii's first Korean immigrants. From picture bride Lim Ok Soon to those isolated in Kalaupapa, their tales of love, sacrifice, and resilience come alive through stunning performances by world-class musicians and rare archival images against Hawaii's breathtaking landscapes.

Directed by Jinyoung Lee
Written by Jinyoung Lee, Gary Pak
Box OfficeBudget: $800KRevenue: $250K

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Top Cast

Ye Su-jeong

Ye Su-jeong

Narrator (voice)

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Richard Yongjae O'Neill

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Chee-Yun

Chee-Yun

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Keola Beamer

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Ignace Jang

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Gary Pak

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Themes & Keywords

hawaiiclassical musicanthologyviolinistkorean americankoreanheartwarming

About Songs of Love from Hawaii

Songs of Love from Hawaii is a music, documentary, history, animation, drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of hawaii, classical music, anthology, violinist, korean american, korean. Directed by Jinyoung Lee, it stars Ye Su-jeong, Richard Yongjae O'Neill, Chee-Yun. Told in three unique stories, Songs of Love from Hawaii is a hybrid historical drama that uncovers the journeys of Hawaii's first Korean immigrants. From picture bride Lim Ok Soon to those isolated in Kalaupapa, their tales of love, sacrifice, and resilience come alive through stunning performances by world-class musicians and rare archival images against Hawaii's breathtaking landscapes.

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