Our enemies have arrived.
This is not good.
Where are they from?
How can you be certain
they are our enemies?
Because they come from the land
that cursed dog Opukahaia went to.
A place called America.
What do they want?
What do you think they want?
They want to force us to worship their God.
The god of Captain Cook?
Yes Captain Cook’s god.
The foreign man brought guns and canons
to our lands and nothing more.
But these people don’t have guns.
To me, it seems they are here to help.
Don’t be a fool Mele!
We must get them off our island.
Let’s ask Pele first.
We don't want to die.
We will not die.
They will die first.
Be careful.
Maybe these foreign people are some foreign gods?
Never. That’s legend.
I sense fear in them.
Their god has no power.
Their god will not protect them from ME.
We are all cursed.
The gods are angry we have let these foreign people into our land.
They are infidels!
They must die by tomorrow night.
The gods are angry
Kanoa has spoken with Pele
so we know she is right.
They must die by tomorrow night.
No...
Anyone who lays a hand on them will be put to death.
Then command them to LEAVE, Chiefess
They’re helping us.
I will not force them to leave.
They are our guests.
Chiefess, if the goddess demands it,
we must obey. Let us sacrifice them!
We cannot sacrifice the foreign man.
They are defiled like women.
You know human sacrifice was abolished.
You will not touch anyone
Mere humans cannot abolish what the great goddess requires.
Our king did.
And he's human.
Besides, he only issued a Kanalaa.
It can be broken, Chiefess.
Kamehameha is Ali’i nui
because he is a descendant of the celestials!
ENOUGH.
I have heard from Pele.
She wants to destroy us all
KAPU! COME HERE.
Hurry!
Kapu. Approach.
I'm sorry but we must make a sacrifice to Pele.
Kipa! Nalau!
Take him to the altar!
Alika!
Please don't do this.
Enough.
Take Kapu to the altar - he will be sacrificed today.
WAIT!
Let's go.
I can't take this....
I did nothing wrong
What a coward
You're such a great warrior
Kapu
You should be honored to sacrifice yourself
Stop crying!
You filthy coward!
I don't deserve to die!
It is a great honor to die for your god, Kapu.
Pele will be appeased.
Your spirit will be released so you can be free!
With the sword of Captain Cook
Goddess, we offer this sacrifice to you.
It is a great day!
Pele has been appeased.
What is the matter with all of you?
We are saved!
Take him to the volcano
as a sacrifice to Pele
And throw him in.
Is the woman doing OK?
Chiefess, I understand they will all leave on the next ship.
Mr. Thornton and his wife will leave,
but Mr. Bingham will stay.
They must all be gone.
I’m the Chiefess of this tribe.
It’s by my orders who may stay and who must leave.
They are a danger to our tribe.
Like Cook they will attempt
to make everyone forget our gods.
They’re infidels.
How?
They must all be aboard the next ship.
The leaders were looking for you.
I was at gathering with the missionaries.
I don’t understand...
It was unlike anything....
I’ve ever heard...
What happened?
I felt....
Peace
Love
Joy.
What are you saying?
You’re not...
What if...
it really is true?
This God took the form
of a human being and sacrificed Himself
for the redemption of the entire world...
That is unfathomable.
Our villager Opukaha’ia believed.
He wrote about this Jesus.
But I didn’t understand.
Chiefess, there will be another sacrifice in three days.
Who?
Makana
Are you kidding?
No. We must end this.
We cannot Chiefess.
The god Ku demands it.
Do you have no regard for our King Kamehameha II?
He commanded the end of human sacrificing.
He ended sacrifice because of the foreign man
Captain Cook and the British sailors who wanted our goods.
You want us to stop worshipping our god?
What if our god is not what we think he is?
What if there is another path?
You are allowing the foreign man’s beliefs to infiltrate your mind.
What kind of god requires a human sacrifice?
Makana is a good man and
we’re going to kill him because Kanoa commands it?
She is only a woman.
Only a woman?
Kanoa is very powerful.
Do not cross her.
The decision is made.
He will be sacrificed.
God...please...
if you are out there.... I want to know the truth.
Who are you? Who are you really?
Please show me the truth...
I NEED to know!! I cannot go on like this!
Did you want to see me?
I have heard some distressing news.
What?
Has Chiefess Kapiolani accepted this new God?
I don’t know the answer to that question.
Don’t lie to me!
Pele punishes ALL liars!
She loves and respects Pele, you know that.
We will get it out of her.
Pray to Pele it’s not true.
Gather the elders and other priestesses.
Stay strong my brothers.
Our god demands a sacrifice...
we’ve picked a man
This man fulfills the requirements of Pele.
We have picked Makana.
I’m sorry brother. You have been chosen.
Your father served King Kalikele and therefore was an enemy
You would have me pay for the sins of my father?
I’m sorry.
You will be sacrificed tomorrow morning
to Ku and Pele.
This is madness.
Utter madness!
I pity you Makana.
You should have gone like a man.
The gods are not happy.
Let him go.
We captured him.
He will be sacrificed.
You do not lead this tribe, Alika.
I answer to Pele and Ku.
They require a human sacrifice.
Kanoa said-
-Kanoa does not lead our tribe.
I will not tolerate our gods being defiled.
Our entire village could die
if we do not appease them.
Look up
the volcano is already angry.
I am trying to save our village from destruction.
If you care about your people,
you will hold your tongue against me
Alika says ‘no one’ may enter.
Under strict orders
I am your Chiefess
I command you let him in.
It is time, Makana!
What is this?
Where is Makana?
Alika!
Don't do this
GET OUT!
What are you doing?
We cannot wait another minute!
He must be sacrificed!
STOP!
PUT YOUR KNIFE DOWN!
I SAID STOP!
People!
Listen to me!
Give me your ears!
I have been your Chiefess for two years.
You know I have served you faithfully and with integrity.
Everything I have done
has always been for the good of the community.
We should never be afraid of the truth. No matter how it hurts.
I’ve made a decision.
You no longer have to worship Pele.
You have the freedom to worship
whomever you choose.
What are you saying?
You heard me.
They may choose to worship whomever they want.
PELE WILL KILL US ALL FOR YOUR INSOLENT WORDS!
She will rain fire and brimstone on us
How dare you speak against her
I believe God is bigger
You don’t believe in Pele anymore?
No.
Is she not also a foreign deity from Borabora?
Chiefess, have you lost your mind?
You are still free to worship your god.
Prove your God is real.
How?
Go to the volcano
and see if Pele will allow you to live.
Once Kapiolani dies tomorrow morning
kill the foreigners
Which ones?
All of them.
Let's make sure no one comes to our island again
Is this necessary?
Just send them back to their country.
You DARE to challenge me Alika?
No
So what?
When Kapiolani dies, I will then become your Chiefess.
Pele will be merciful to us
after Kapiolani is gone
You aren’t really doing this to appease Pele are you?
What do you mean?
This is about power.
You want to be the Chiefess.
Don't you ever speak that way to me again
Farewell.
I am going but I will be back.
Don’t be a fool, Chiefess
I'm asking you not to do this
We have had our differences
but I don’t want you to sacrifice yourself.
We beg of you
not to do such a foolish thing.
Chiefess, you have been good to all of us!
If you do this, you will never come back.
What was lost shall be found.
All of the prophecies say you will die
if you go to the Halema’uma’u without a sacrifice.
Then I shall die.
Shame on you.
You are an infidel like them.
Take cover!
Is she going into the volcano?
Impossible....
Are you sure?
She wants all of us to die!
WAIT! She's coming out!
I am sorry I misjudged you.
My allegiance is to Pele
but perhaps I will consider your god too