Underplayed Gems

My Partner (2023)

My Partner poster
Directed by
Keli'i Grace
Genre
drama film, romance film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
4.9 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Two high school seniors from different backgrounds navigate cultural tensions between Hawaiian and Filipino families while their friendship becomes romantic. The story unfolds in a community facing change and loss.

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What happens

My Partner is a 2023 American romantic drama film directed by Keli’i Grace and starring Jayron Munoz and Kaipo Dudoit. The film revolves around intercultural conflict between Hawaiian and Filipino immigrants and a developing romantic relationship between two high school seniors. It was described as the first Hawaiian gay film and the last film to be shot in Lahaina due to the 2023 wildfires. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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