Inheritance (2022)
At dawn, Kelsey Akioka hikes out onto the Kalapana lava fields with a camera in hand and 80 lbs of gear on his back. We observe his methodical photography process amid one of nature’s most beautiful and chaotic events. Under the shade of a pop-up tent, he sells these photos at a small makeshift marketplace to apathetic tourists. By the end of the day, Kelsey returns home, exhausted and worn, to his son and elderly father. When he learns his friend is sacrificing his passion and moving away from home to pursue a better life for his family, Kelsey begins to question his own choices. As his frustrations spill into his home life, Kelsey must confront the turmoil stirring within him.
Cast
- Brandon Finn - Edson
- James Koons - Wealthy Tourist
- Jaden Murakami - Scottie Akioka
- Dann Seki - Albert Akioka
- Aoi Takeya - Kelsey Akioka
Screenplay
- Justin Omori (Screenplay)
Themes
Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
photographer, photography, hawaii, volcano, family
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Inheritance about?
- At dawn, Kelsey Akioka hikes out onto the Kalapana lava fields with a camera in hand and 80 lbs of gear on his back. We observe his methodical photography process amid one of nature’s most beautiful and chaotic events. Under the shade of a pop-up tent, he sells these photos at a small makeshift marketplace to apathetic tourists. By the end of the day, Kelsey returns home, exhausted and worn, to his son and elderly father. When he learns his friend is sacrificing his passion and moving away from home to pursue a better life for his family, Kelsey begins to question his own choices. As his frustrations spill into his home life, Kelsey must confront the turmoil stirring within him.
- Who directed Inheritance?
- Inheritance was directed by Erin Lau.
- Who stars in Inheritance?
- Inheritance stars Brandon Finn, James Koons, Jaden Murakami, Dann Seki, Aoi Takeya.
- How long is Inheritance?
- Inheritance has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Inheritance?
- Inheritance is a Drama film.
- Where was Inheritance produced?
- Inheritance was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Inheritance?
- The themes of Inheritance include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.