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The Islands

The Islands

WAR. COURAGE. FAITH. BETRAYAL.

20195.62h 4mPG-13

Overview

Based on the incredible true-life story of Chiefess Kapiolani who descended into an active volcano to demonstrate her new-found faith and ushered in a new beginning in Hawaii.

Directed by Timothy A. Chey
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Top Cast

Mira Sorvino

Mira Sorvino

Mary Thornton

John Savage

John Savage

Henry Thornton

Michael Camp

Michael Camp

Hiriam Bingham

Teuira Shanti Napa

Teuira Shanti Napa

Chiefess Kapiolani

Cedric Jonathan

Cedric Jonathan

Haoa

Ricky Sua'ava

Ricky Sua'ava

Alika Kalawaia

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Malia Marquez

Kanoa Palakiko

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Ichiro Tange

Akira Endo

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Malia Mahi

Me’le

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John Huser

Skipper Jack

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Themes & Keywords

christian film

About The Islands

The Islands is a adventure film released in 2019 exploring themes of christian film. Directed by Timothy A. Chey, it stars Mira Sorvino, John Savage, Michael Camp. Based on the incredible true-life story of Chiefess Kapiolani who descended into an active volcano to demonstrate her new-found faith and ushered in a new beginning in Hawaii.

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