Synopsis

An irreverent take on life in rural Maui following the locals and their struggles of living in paradise. Episodes explore the seemingly unreal and hilarious nature of three friends as they live day by day.

The People of Maui

Our series puts a comedic spin on small-town life amongst different types of people: Kanaka, Transplants, Paniolo, Surfers, Addicts, and Tourists.

Sharing our rich history and exchanging culture with the world is at the heart of being Hawaiian.  Through modern storytelling and television, we can connect our culture with the world by sharing a glimpse of a Hawai’i less seen by tourists and only known by its people. Moku Moku takes us beyond the beaches and away from the hotels as we head to the hills of the “upcountry” and get to know a rich vibrant community of Maui’s modern-day working class.

Indigenous Voices

This series is more than just a comedy. It’s an opportunity to start a conversation about the trials and tribulations of living in paradise while trying to keep a perspective on the things that matter most to us. 

Though the story does touch on the nerve of politics, economy, civil rights, and global issues; at its core, Moku Moku is a more tongue-in-cheek approach to life’s bigger conversations. Through the lens of everyday life, we intend to make everyone find commonality with Maui folks, and with the power of comedy and storytelling, we hope to build positive conversations while providing a healthy dose of laughter. 

More importantly, we will use this laughter and light to open a dialogue concerning Native Hawai’i, providing a unique platform to understand the needs and issues of a nation within a nation.