The Haumana (2013) User Reviews

The Haumana Made me FALL IN LOVE WITH Hawaniian / Hula culture

[sarahyin · 8/10 · 26 January 2014]

I went for the movie without knowing what I would be expecting for but I left the theatre with my heart and mind totally inspired by the message expressed in the movie. The storyline seems to be simple yet you can surely relate to one part of the movie about Life and Sacrifice for something or someone you love dearly. before the movie, I almost knew nothing about what Hula meant in Hawaiian culture except it was a dance people always go to or talk about when it comes to Hawaii. After finishing the film, I was fascinated and touched. The acting is very good that you wont feel they were actually acting at all and of course the music is so soothing though I do not understand Hawaiian except Aloha and Mahalo!!

If it is playing in your neighborhood, do not miss it. You will fall in love with Hawaiian culture because of the film.

Loved The Haumana!

[danahouse-house · 10/10 · 10 November 2013]

Those of us in the hula community can relate to this film whether one is a Kumu Hula or a student of hula (haumana). Jonny Kealoha's haumana deal with common problems that we, as hula dancers may encounter in real life. His students deal with internal conflicts that hula may interfere with their own religious beliefs, and fear that friends or family may not accept hula because of preconceived ideas. Thank you for helping to clear up some of the stereotypes so that others can understand the Hawaiian culture; a most beautiful culture that must be preserved and passed on to future generations.

I come from a four generation family of hula dancers. My mother, who is from Hawaii, myself, my daughter who is a Kumu Hula in training, and my granddaughter. We laughed and cried as we followed Jonny Kealoha through his trials and tribulations. It was fun to see his haumana and the "drama" that halau life can sometimes bring about! We hope to see more films like this! Thank you to the actors and those involved in production of the film who came to San Diego to have a Q & A with the audience. The actors were so kind to pose for pictures, too! Mahalo!

Haumana love

[hulagirlprod · 10/10 · 18 February 2021]

Loved it!! Love Keo!! Love Hawaii!! Love the story!!

A hula story for everyone

[catherinetarleton · 10/10 · 3 March 2015]

You don't have to be Hawaiian or from Hawai'i to appreciate this well-told story about respect and responsibility, with beautiful music and excellent choreography by some of hula's best.

A down-and-out club show host is tasked to take on the responsibility for a young men's halau (hula school) as they prepare for competition. As he and his haumana (students) work and learn, they come to terms with the sometimes conflicting responsibilities of family, religion, sports, girlfriends and their hula brothers.

Men's hula is a powerful expression, and this first-ever feature film about traditional hula is a wonderful film.