Growing Up Local

The story

Using the unexplored and often tough neighborhoods of Hawai'i as a backdrop, Growing Up Local uncovers a boy’s struggle to establish his identity beyond his father’s fists and his loyalty to his friends. The tale of Stanley explores three generations of the Nagata family, and tells the universal story of the conflict between father and a son and the expectations and burdens that are passed on from generation to generation.

Cast & crew

Albert UeligitoneHenry Nagata

Makoa Sanchez

Makoa SanchezStanley Nagata

Darin Fujimori

Darin FujimoriMasato Nagata

Thiessen Wright

Thiessen WrightKawika Nobriga

Ocean Rea

Ocean ReaEva Costa

Natalie Young Albanese

Natalie Young AlbaneseStephanie Chun

Auli'i Kahalepauole

Auli'i KahalepauoleAna Garcia

Arianna Chenoa

Arianna ChenoaEmily Nagata

Rustin Kauhane

Rustin KauhaneYoung Henry

Drae Saya

Drae SayaFelipe Galang

Isaiah Jones Timson

Isaiah Jones TimsonFred Medeiros

Daryl Bonilla

Daryl BonillaJohn Nobriga