Specifically, the 21-minute “LAHI” tells a story of a young, culturally-disconnected Filipina girl named “Mimi” who returns to O’ahu for her grandmother’s funeral. It is inspired by Bonta’s own experiences as a third-generation Filipina, as well as the life of her lola Cynthia, a WWII survivor who was born and raised in the Philippines. LAHI, a Tagalog word for race or legacy, is a short film about cultural identity filmed in Hawaii. I’ve wanted to, for a few years, find a way to document her life story for future generations to commemorate, “says Bonta, age 23, when asked about her motivation in making her short film. “Primarily, I am constantly struck by the privilege associated with having a living grandparent, who existed through and was a critical piece in major historical and cultural events, have such a sharp memory and be so eager to share about her experiences. LOS ANGELES - Emerging Filipina American filmmaker Reina Gabriela Bonta says her earnest love for her family’s roots is what gave rise to her directorial debut, “LAHI.” Reina Bonta | Photos courtesy of Reina Bonta
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