Lava
2014 · short film · G · 7 min · ★ 7.3
Set amid tropical islands and ocean volcanoes, this short musical follows a lonely volcano’s long wait for connection as time stretches across ages. Told largely through a simple, heartfelt song, it pairs lush island scenery with a gentle romance that unfolds over an epic span of years.
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2015-06-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (1,134 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a short, gentle musical romance with pretty island scenery and a sing-along feel, similar in spirit to Frozen Fever or Us Again; Not for you if repetitive songs or very simple stories annoy you.
Pros: sweet, heartwarming tone; catchy island song; beautiful tropical visuals | Cons: very simple story; song feels repetitive; limited character depth
Themes
- volcano
- musical
- romance
- loneliness
- native hawaiian
- short film
Cast & crew
- NG
Napua Greig
as Lele (voice)
- KK
Kuana Torres Kahele
as Uku (voice)
Directed by James Ford Murphy