
Beyond Paradise
Drama
Overview
A young Californian moves to Hawaii where he is befriended by three Hawaiians who show him Hawaii beyond the postcard image.
Top Cast


Roy Newton
Roy Newton
Mark Thompson
Roy Newton
Mark Thompson
Kalani
Kalani
Zulu
Kalani
Zulu


Lorenzo Callender
Lorenzo Callender
Ronnie
Lorenzo Callender
Ronnie
Daryl Bonilla
Daryl Bonilla
Keao
Daryl Bonilla
Keao
Priscilla Basque
Priscilla Basque
Lehua
Priscilla Basque
Lehua
Troy Ignacio
Troy Ignacio
Aku
Troy Ignacio
Aku
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