Wide release

Sons Are Not Earthbound

14m

In theaters Sat, Sep 19, 2026

About the film

At a Hawaiian grief camp, a boy sets out to trap his late mother’s spirit animal—the endangered ‘i‘iwi—believing it will bring him closer to her. Guided by Kumu 'Ānela, he learns that true connection isn’t about capturing, but releasing. Together, they find solace in nature, memory, and letting go.

Directed by: Lauren Luke

US release dates

Sat, Sep 19
Wide release
Pacific Island Film Festival - NYC

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