This act of theft leads to the corruption of Te Fiti and the spreading of darkness across the island. Te Fiti, now fully restored and the curse lifted, believes that Maui is left to apologize for his actions, which he does. Maui, in return, is granted a new hook and flies off to meet with his villagers. Before leaving, Maui bids Moana farewell with a hug, thanking her for all she’s done.
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Gramma Tala concludes her story with a foreboding message, explaining that even a thousand years later, Te Ka and other creatures still seek the heart, with darkness growing until it consumes their island. While most of the children are left terrified, one girl, Moana (Louise Bush), is captivated by the tale. Gramma Tala assures them that one day, someone will recover the heart, unite with Maui, and restore balance.
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This resonates with Maui and gives him the courage to train in order to recover his power, under the guidance of Moana and Mini Maui (Maui’s sentient tattoo). Maui continues Moana’s mentoring in wayfinding, eventually turning her into a master navigator on par with her ancestors, though Maui contends that she may have surpassed them. Born on the island village of Motunui, Moana is the eldest daughter of Tui and Sina, granddaughter of Tala, and the older sister of Simea, with an inherited love for the seas and voyaging.
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As she journeys to save her people, Moana still holds some care towards her father, despite the last time they have spoke as she has a nightmare of witnessing both her parents being affected by Te Kā’s curse. Some time later, Moana returns home to Motunui, joined by her crew, the other islanders and their fleet of rafts, and Maui, reuniting with her little sister and parents, and celebrating having reunited everyone across the ocean. However, during their journey, the comet explodes, indicating they have neared Motufetu, but are confronted by the Kakamora, who reveal that they too are trying to get home to their island, but can’t, especially with the giant clam blocking their way. One Kakamora, Kotu, decides to join Moana and sacrifices himself and Moana’s raft to save the ones of his fellow Kakamora as Moana, her crew, pets, and Kotu are swallowed by the giant clam.
- When they approach Motufetu’s location, Nalo unleashes his storm on them, with Maui being forced to double-back to take out some of the tornadoes going for Moana and her crew.
- Maui refuses to return to Te Kā, instead suggesting they part ways, as all hope is lost with his fishhook in such critical condition.
- Though Maui commends her on surviving, he still refuses to help return the heart.
- Sina is Moana’s mother, nurturing and supportive, she plays an essential role in guiding Moana.
- Her hair also appears to be a little bit longer and some of it is in front of her face now.
- Moana is a 2016 animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.
Interestingly, the film’s ending also hints at a larger universe, with a post-credits scene teasing a connection to The Little Mermaid through Tamatoa, suggesting a shared Disney mythos. Overall, Moana ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing that true heroism involves compassion, self-awareness, and the courage to confront ancient wounds, inspiring future generations to explore and seek harmony with the world around them. Get detailed profiles with their roles, arcs, and key relationships explained. On October 7, 2015, Walt Disney Animation Studios released a video announcing the casting of 14-year-old Hawaiian native, Auli’i Cravalho, who will officially portray Moana. It’s actually a mollusk, and you find this on all the Pacific Islands; it’s something they use quite a bit.
Out of anger, Maui leaves Moana stranded in the middle of the ocean, fearing that going back to fight Te Kā will permanently destroy his hook. He flies away after telling her that the ocean chose the wrong person to save her people which is something she has been trying to find out why. Moana of Motunui is the title character of the 2016 Walt Disney Animation Studios film Moana. Created by directors Ron Clements and John Musker, Moana is voiced by Hawaiian actress and singer Auliʻi Cravalho.
- While escaping with a stolen heart, Maui faces Te Ka, a monstrous lava entity.
- Maui informs them to stay away from Matangi, but as he was about to leave, he sees Heihei and realizes that Moana is in danger.
- Landing back on the boat, Maui urges Moana to turn back for their own safety, but Moana refuses, unwilling to back away after coming so close to accomplishing their goal.
- Sixteen years later, blight strikes her island and to attempt to prevent it, Moana suggests going beyond the reef which her father forbids her to.
- As she grows, Moana embraces her responsibilities as the future chief of Motonui.
- This world feels both timeless and alive, its colors bright, its music flowing, inviting anyone who watches to feel the pull of the horizon.
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The tone balances light‑hearted wonder with the seriousness of a people’s survival, inviting the audience to share in a tale where the greatest discoveries are often about who we become when we listen to the call of the sea. Chief Tui is Moana’s father and the leader of their island, embodying the traditional values and protective instincts of a father. His fear of the ocean stems from a tragic past, creating tension between his love for Moana and his desire to keep her safe. Tui’s character showcases the struggle between tradition and embracing change.
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However, due to Moana sailing for the first time, their attempt to look for fish failed when they got hit by a wave, causing Pua to fall overboard. Moana was able to rescue Pua, but got her foot injured when it was stuck in some coral before she joined Pua in making it back to shore. When the Kakamora captured Heihei due to the chicken accidentally eating the Heart, Moana begged Maui to help rescue him, but the demigod refused, prompting Moana to rescue Heihei and recover the Heart herself. After escaping the Kakamora, Moana was able to persuade Maui into helping restore the Heart of Te Fiti by playing on his desires to be seen as a hero.
She demands that Maui return the heart, but he refuses and traps her in a cave. She escapes and confronts Maui who throws her off the boat multiple times but due to the ocean he reluctantly lets her onto the camakau. They are then attacked by Kakamora—coconut pirates—who, like other creatures, seek the heart. Moana and Maui escape them and Moana convinces Maui to help her by saying Maui is no longer a hero and should redeem himself by returning the heart.
She soon discovers that all the fish have disappeared from the shores of the village, and the coconuts have spoiled. Moana insists on going beyond the reef to catch more, but her father dismisses her request, angered by her wishes. Her mother Sina confesses that her father acts like this because of the loss of his closest friend when they went sailing to unforgiving waters one night in his youth. Te Fiti, an island goddess, created all life and became an island after falling into deep slumber. Te Fiti’s heart, a small pounamu stone, was sought after by the monstrous forces of the sea, until it was stolen by the demigod Maui.
First, Moana and Maui must retrieve Maui’s fishhook in Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters, from Tamatoa, Moana a giant coconut crab. Maui takes his fishhook, only to find he does not have control over his shape-shifting anymore. Maui reveals to Moana he became a demigod after his mortal parents abandoned him, the gods took pity on him and granted him powers.
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Along the way, she meets the mighty demigod Maui–together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage from Walt Disney Animation Studios. One day, when Moana attempted to sail beyond the reef after an argument with her father, she got her foot injured when it was stuck on some coral. Moana attempted to hide her injured foot from her grandmother, but Tala was smart enough to see what happened and promised to not tell her father. At this, Moana was taken to a secret cave where Tala advised to bang a drum and that she would learn something of her heritage. Moana premiered during the AFI Fest at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on November 14, 2016, and was released theatrically in the United States on November 23. The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing $687 million worldwide.
Maui informs them to stay away from Matangi, but as he was about to leave, he sees Heihei and realizes that Moana is in danger. As they climb a mountain to reach the entrance to the underworld, Maui questions why the ocean chose Moana to save the world, though she doesn’t seem to know, herself. Despite her sudden feeling of self-doubt, Moana follows Maui into Lalotai, and eventually finds the fishhook. She distracts Tamatoa long enough for Maui to take back his hook, but the demigod finds that his shapeshifting abilities are out of whack. Feeling powerful, Tamatoa attacks Maui and imprisons Moana to prevent her from interfering. As she watches helplessly, Tamatoa taunts Maui on his hidden insecurities and alludes to a tragic past.