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Return to Palau

A young family moves to the idyllic island nation of Palau and suffers a shocking tragedy. Through recently uncovered archival footage and first-person accounts, Return to Palau tells an incredible true story of survival, faith, and forgiveness.

  • Michelle Hamel
    Director
  • Ann Hamel
    Producer
  • Melissa DePaiva Gibson
    Key Cast
  • Ruth DePaiva
    Key Cast
  • Bilung Gloria Salii
    Key Cast
  • Elimar DePaiva
    Key Cast
  • Michael Gibson
    Key Cast
  • Tiago Cunha
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 35 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Palau, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digitial
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Michelle Hamel