Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, Lava is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years.
Score
That ukulele earworm will haunt your dreams
Director
James Ford Murphy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director James Ford Murphy spent his honeymoon in Hawaii and became obsessed with the 'unrequited' volcanoes—one growing, one eroding—visible from his hotel.
The song is performed entirely in Hawaiian by native musicians; Murphy learned the language to write lyrics that honored rather than exploited the culture.
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