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Movie poster: I Often Think of Hawaii (1978)
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I Often Think of Hawaii

1978 · 82 min Documentary Drama
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Semi-documentary film about the everyday life of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Berlin who lives with her single mother on the outskirts of West Berlin. Her father, a soldier from Puerto Rico, has left the family. With the help of the Hawaiian postcards and records he left behind, the young woman repeatedly dreams herself into an idyllic fantasy world while performing her monotonous household chores. Director Elfie Mikesch visualizes these dream states using stylistic devices reminiscent of advertising films.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Ich denke oft an Hawaii
Year 1978
Country Germany
Genre Documentary, Drama
Director Elfi Mikesch
Runtime 82 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (3 votes)

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I Often Think of Hawaii is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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