Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island's fishermen can't catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the ...
Moana Waialiki is a sea voyaging enthusiast and the only daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island's fishermen can't catch any fish and the crops fail, she learns that the demigod Maui caused the ...
The film's central narrative revolves around healing an ecological blight caused by human interference, championing environmental restoration and the rediscovery of indigenous cultural wisdom through a strong female protagonist.
Moana features a cast and narrative deeply embedded in Polynesian culture, showcasing significant cultural diversity and a strong female protagonist. The film celebrates its cultural setting and themes of empowerment without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles or negatively framing traditional identities.
Moana does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on Moana's journey of self-discovery and saving her island, without incorporating elements related to queer identity.
The film features Moana as the primary female character in action sequences. Her challenges involve sailing, navigating, and restoring a magical artifact. While she confronts various adversaries, including the Kakamora and Te Kā, her victories are achieved through strategy, determination, and the use of the ocean's power, rather than direct physical combat against male opponents.
The film features original characters and portrays mythological figures like Maui consistently with their established gender. No characters established as one gender in prior canon or history are depicted as a different gender.
Moana is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production, inspired by Polynesian culture. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the characters' race differently, thus no race swap occurs.
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