Moana 2 expands the main character’s family tree, complementing it with what was presented in the original film. Moana’s family was an important feature of the 2016 film, as meeting their expectations and trying to protect them was an important motivator for Motunui’s character. Moreover, it eventually turned out that this long line of chiefs played an important role in world exploration. Moana’s ancestors maintained a close connection with the ocean and the gods who rule it, which continues in the main character herself and in her connection with the demigod Maui.
Moana continuation, Moana 2explores Moana’s life in the years following the restoration of Te Fiti’s heart. Like her ancestors before her, Moana returned to traveling the ocean, exploring new islands and people, before returning home to Motuni and setting out again. Although she said goodbye to family members like Gramma Tala in 2016. Moana, This Disney Sequel Shows Moana’s Family Continues To Grow. Her sister Simea continues the family legacy of loving the ocean and caring for their island home.
Moana (Auli Cravalho)
Eldest daughter of the leader Tui and Sina, elder sister of Simei and granddaughter of Tala
Moana (Auli Cravalho) is the eldest daughter of Chief Tui and his wife Sina. Moana. She was the granddaughter of grandmother Tala, and now the elder sister of little Simei in Moana 2. Since childhood, Moana has had a deep passion for the ocean. Her compassion for ocean life (proven by Moana’s rescue of a baby sea turtle) proved to the sea that Moana could be entrusted with the important mission of finding Maui and delivering him across the ocean. where he will restore Te Fiti’s heart. Of course, the ocean’s faith was rewarded as Moana was successful in her big adventure in Moana.
Moana is strong, athletic and passionate. This latter quality puts her at odds with her father from time to time, but Moana has nonetheless proven herself to be a capable leader. Although she desperately wanted to explore the ocean, Moana accepted the role of future chief and did her best to make her parents proud by proving her love and devotion to her family and village. Moana also maintains close friendships with the demigod Maui, the animals Motunui and Moana 2her younger sister Simea.
Chief Tui (Temuera Morrison)
Husband of Sina, father of Moana and Simea, son of Tala
Chief Tui (Temuera Morrison) was the chief of Motunui during the events Moana. He is a fair leader who values ​​cooperation and dedication to the community, which he passes on to his daughter. His mother, Tala, is considered a village”crazy lady“, although in the 2016 film he treated her with great kindness and respect, tolerating her teachings (despite not agreeing with her). First of all, Tui wishes safety to his people. For this reason, he strictly adhered to the rule of remaining within the reef, even when food became scarce on Motunui.
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Although Tui and Moana often butted heads. Moanathe chief shared his daughter’s passion and fascination for the ocean. It seems his ancestors’ role as explorers called to him, and perhaps even the ocean once called to Tui to carry the heart of Te Fiti himself. However, when his hijacking of a boat and swimming over the reef led to the death of a friendTui put aside his passion for the safety of Motunui.
Sina (Nicole Scherzinger)
Wife of Chief Tui, mother of Moana and Simei, and daughter-in-law of Tala
Sina (Nicole Scherzinger) is the wife of Chief Tui and therefore a figure of authority and comfort to the people of Motunui. As a mother she is caring, kind and proves that Moana can openly trust him. Moana. Sina is less stubborn than her husband, but is still willing to tell Moana the hard truth when the time comes. Nothing is known about Sina’s origins and family.
Based on Simei’s age in the sequel, Sina was likely pregnant during the events of the 2016 film.
In the three years between Moana And Moana 2Sina has a second daughter, Simea. Judging by Simei’s age in the sequel, Cena was likely pregnant during the events of the 2016 film.– a fact that, in hindsight, adds even more urgency to Moana’s journey to save Motunui and her beloved family.
Simea (Khalisi Lambert-Tsuda)
Youngest daughter of Chief Tuya and Sina, younger sister of Moana and granddaughter of Tala
Simea (Khalisi Lambert-Tsuda) is the newest addition to Moana’s family tree in Moana 2. She is three years old during the events of the film and is the spitting image of her older sister. Simea seems to share Moana’s energetic and adventurous spirit. and ready to go on her own adventures when the time comes. While Moana is away, Simea eagerly awaits her return and is one of the first to greet the traveler when her boat lands on the shore.
Tala (Rachel House)
Mother of Chief Tui, grandmother of Moana and Simei, and mother-in-law of Sina.
Tala (Rachel’s House), commonly called Gramma Tala, is the mother of Chief Tui and the grandmother of Moana and Simei. Considering her status”village crazy lady“, it is assumed that Tala was married to the previous chief (rather than being a chief herself). Tala loved the ocean as much as Moana and Tui. and expressed her belief that the people of Motunui will travel again. She was one of the few on the island who believed the legends about the heart of Te Fiti. Although the chief stopped wearing the family necklace that perfectly held the green stone, Tala kept it.
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Tala loved to dance with water. Moanaa skill she taught her granddaughter. After her death, Tala transformed into a beautiful glowing manta ray.who appeared to Moana in a moment of doubt. It is implied that Tala is not the only one of Moana’s ancestors to guide her forward. Her family tree, going back centuries, calls to her from within in such a way that”come what may“Moana knows the way.
Moana’s unnamed ancestors
Voyager leaders who came before Moana
Moana’s father is far from the first in their family to lead the Motunui people. The vision Moana gets in the cave with the boats in Moana implies that her line has been a leader for many centuries and that each of them carries a passion for the ocean in their hearts. With each generation, this love doubled, as the experiences of their ancestors were passed on to their descendants. Moreover, Each of Moana’s ancestors passed on a necklace intended to hold Te Fiti’s heart.. Although Tui seemed accustomed to wearing only part of the necklace, Tala gave part of the shell container to Moana when the time came.