Growing Up Local

In a place known as paradise, Stanley’s life is far from it.

Growing Up Local — Plot

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.

• Release date
• August 4, 2023
• Runtime
• 107 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• James Sereno

Growing Up Local — Cast

Albert Ueligitone Henry Nagata

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Makoa Sanchez Stanley Nagata

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Darin Fujimori Masato Nagata

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Thiessen Wright Kawika Nobriga

O

Ocean Rea Eva Costa

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Natalie Young Albanese Stephanie Chun

A

Auli'i Kahalepauole Ana Garcia

A

Arianna Chenoa Emily Nagata