Vai Trailer

A film about female empowerment that spans the breadth of the Pacific telling the story of one woman’s life in eight separate moments from the perspective of eight different pacific island cultures.

‘Vai’ is a portmanteau feature film made by 9 female Pacific filmmakers, filmed in 7 different Pacific countries: Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Kuki Airani (Cook Islands), Samoa, Niue and Aotearoa (New Zealand). It is about the journey of empowerment through culture over the lifetime of one woman, Vai, played by a different indigenous actress in each of the Pacific countries. In each of these Pacific nations ‘vai’ means water.

Directed by: Nicole Whippy, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Matasila Freshwater, Amberley Jo Aumua, Mīria George, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Dianna Fuemana, Becs Arahanga.

Written by: Sharon Whippy & Nicole Whippy, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Matasila Freshwater, Amberley Jo Aumua, Mīria George, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Dianna Fuemana, Becs Arahanga

[chloegrey]

Just saw this screened at a native film fest in NYC. Made me call my mother right away to tell her I miss her! Thank you for the beautiful film and for all your distribution efforts - I would love for more people in the states to see this!

[ksidkloulechad]

I am from Palau🇵🇼 this movie made me miss my family and made me remember that my homeland is what made me. I hope I can continue to pursue .y career and bring it back home.

[rahulvinalnarayan]

This truly was one of the best films of 2019 so far. I was blown away with the writing, directing, score, cinematography and acting performances by the girl from Solomon Islands and the lady from Tonga. Vai should be sent to the Oscars.

[completedharma]

Such a beautiful film of female empowerment and cultural relevance😍

[krabici]

Awesome trailer can't wait to watch this! Anything related to the Pacific makes me emotional so I better pack some tissues for the movies lol ❤️

[smudgebane]

I really loved watching this movie and seeing characters on screen I could relate to. It was great seeing my culture represented on the big screen! :) <3

[chrisnurminen]

This trailer looks beautiful and inspirational! I look forward to seeing this in Auckland theatres real soon. Malo!

[alanahilly]

Wow thats my girl betsy there on the canoe.. Cant wait to watch the whole film
😍😍

[trei]

Saw this only today... loved it... malo lava 👌👌

[rachelfernandez]

I'm Indian, and we don't have this on any streaming services here. Where else can I watch it? I have been highly interested in the Pacific island cultures and it is honestly upsetting that I can't access more of such content. Let me know if you know of any streaming services that have this movie.
Thank you <3

[harrow]

I loved this movie, I love the island people and I always miss them, when I travelled around the Pacific I so much enjoyed the culture and the old ways of the islands in the beautifull Pacific, take care beautifull people, keep your culture strong, keep your traditions and love and above all your beliefs as people of the sea.

[alexwilder]

Did anyone else struggle interpreting the scene filmed in the SI? I am just wondering if I am correct- it seems Vai is visited not by her mama, but her ghost, as she is long-dead. I love this scene the most but may be a bit biased as a person wea me save stap long taem finish lo islands!! Excuse my spelling.

[vailaw]

Yo they finally made a movie abput me?😂😂...I bet my mum is proud that its not really about me😂

[noarokotoro]

❤💘...lessons to hear and learn.. try to be yourself and don't compare yourself to other.Be proud of yourself

[joshuamason]

Saw this last night at the opening night for MWIFF, a truly unique and wonderful film

[ttofete]

When does this come out? Specifically when can we watch it in the states? ☺️

[TabaquiJackal]

This looks amazing. I wish wish wish it would play anywhere near me, but unfortunately, it will not.... But it looks incredible! And so

[ellenguan]

im so looking forward to this film and why not come to taungana！！

[beesea]

what is the quote about water in the opening, I can't find it. - Loved this film.

[MarcusMalaki-hy]

This movie really ate 🌀🫶🏽 Pasifika to the world 🌎