Moana (2016 film) - Wikipedia
On the Polynesian island of Motunui, the inhabitants worship the goddess of nature, Te Fiti; a living island who, long ago, brought life to the ocean using a pounamu stone as her heart and the source of her power.
The Enchanting Island that Inspired Moana
The fictional island of Motunui, where Moana hails from, is inspired by real-world locations such as Niue, while Te Fiti’s island is based on Tahiti. The film’s connection to The Islands of Tahiti further highlights the beauty and allure of this destination, with its 118 stunning islands.
Motunui | Disney Wiki | Fandom
Motunui is a South Pacific island and the home of the titular protagonist of the 2016 animated Disney film Moana. Motunui village is a chiefdom or Fa'amatai, with each ruler having been the offspring of the previous ruler.
Moana (2016) - IMDb
Moana: Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall, Chris Williams. With Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison. In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out Maui to set things right.
Moana (2016) - Plot - IMDb
On the Polynesian island of Motunui, the inhabitants worship the goddess Te Fiti, who brought life to the ocean, using a stone as her heart and the source of her power. Maui, the shape-shifting demigod and master of sailing, steals the heart to give humanity the power of creation.
Motunui | Moana Wikia | Fandom
Motunui is a South Pacific island and the home of the titular protagonist of the Moana Franchise. Thousands of years before Moana, Motunui was the home to the world's first great navigators, who used their wayfinding skills to cross the open oceans, exploring for new islands.
Where & When Moana Takes Place - Screen Rant
5 天之前 · Disney’s Moana takes place in the Pacific Islands in the distant past, but is there a more detailed answer to the question of where Moana is from and when Moana is set? Moana's catchy tunes, stunning animation, and heartfelt story garnered rave reviews.
Where Is Moana From? The Home and Heritage of Moana - FamilySearch
2021年1月8日 · Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti.
Moana: The Polynesian Origins & Real Life Inspirations Explained
2020年6月20日 · Though the initial pitch centered on tales of the demigod Maui, the story was eventually reframed to tell that of Moana, a strong-willed girl kept away from the ocean by her parents until a blight strikes her island, killing fish and vegetation alike.
Disney’s Moana Movie | Disney
Moana is set on the fictional island of Motunui in the Pacific Ocean and draws inspiration from elements of the real-life island nations of Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.