Moana

Year

2016

Duration

103 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Animation, Family, Musicals, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Moana is a courageous teenager who seeks to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors by traversing the dangerous Oceanic seas. Accompanied by a demi-god named Maui who she meets along the way, Moana sets sail for a fabled island to help save her people. On their journey, the two encounter mythological monsters and spirits which they must overcome, with Moana also searching for her own identity. Disney’s latest animation is a film full of adventure and music which also emphases the folklore of Oceanic cultures.

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Moana

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