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Tui is the chief of the people on the island of Motunui, residing alongside his wife Sina and daughter Moana. As chief, Tui succeeded his father, and as evidenced by the stones left behind atop Motunui's sacred mountain, comes from a long line of rulers.
Where You Are is the opening song of the Disney animated feature Moana. Primarily sung by Chief Tui, the song is a celebration of the island paradise of Motunui and the lifestyle of its inhabitants, who encourage Moana to embrace her roots and disregard the idea of journeying beyond the reef to...
- Mark Mancina
- Opetaia Foa’iLin-Manuel Miranda
- Moana
- 3 min
Tui and Moana are informed that Tala is in critical condition, and rush to her deathbed to oversee the problem. According to the medics, there is no foreseeable cure for Tala's failing health, and Tui mournfully remains by his mother's bedside as she passes away.
Jul 8, 2020 · This is where Moana’s father, Chief Tui (Christopher Jackson was his singing voice) explains to Moana why she’s so needed in Montonui, and that, while she wants to explore, she should...
Tui and Sina, Moana's parents, try to keep her away from the ocean to prepare her to become the island's chief. Sixteen years later, blight strikes the island, killing vegetation and shrinking the fish catch.
Jun 20, 2020 · Moana: The Polynesian Origins & Real Life Inspirations Explained. Disney’s Moana was inspired by Polynesian myths, history, and culture and has been widely praised for its efforts at cultural authenticity. The film tells the story of Moana (voiced by Auli’i Cravalho), daughter of Motunui’s chief Tui, who is chosen by the ocean to return ...
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Nov 22, 2016 · Moana’s people tell the story of their ancestors, who came to Motunui and stayed because it is protected by a reef, which they must never cross. But why would they cross it?
