Jesus and Moi in a "Tia Novela"

After arriving in Mexico in search of his recently deported father, Jesús and his trusty companion Moi must piece together clues of his father's past while trying navigate the harshness of a heartbroken Aunt in this "TIA NOVELA".

  • Tui Asau
    Director
  • Tui Asau
    Writer
  • Allison Ott
    Producer
  • Lopati Ho Chee
    Producer
  • Bobby Hernandez
    Producer
  • Luis Garcia
    Key Cast
  • Daniel Salvador
    Key Cast
  • Maria Foley
    Key Cast
  • Richard Cabral
    Key Cast
  • Jose Arellano
    Key Cast
  • Lopati Ho Chee
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 26, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Tui Asau

Tui Asau is a multifaceted Polynesian actor, writer, director and producer based in Los Angeles. Born in Helena, Montana and raised throughout the South Pacific, he calls Hawai'i home.

He has starred in numerous Indie feature films, one of which gained critical acclaim internationally (The Haumana), and has performed at the Ojai Playwrights Conference as part of “The Intersection”. Most recently Tui appears in episodes of NCIS-LA (CBS), NCIS-Hawai'i (CBS) and Magnum PI (CBS).

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