South Pacific traditions

While primarily known for Korean themes, his anthropological approach to culture and tradition could extend to examining Pacific island societies and their modern transformations.

As a New Zealand filmmaker of Māori descent, he deeply explores Pacific indigenous cultures, colonial history, and traditions in films that blend humor with cultural authenticity.

His visionary cinema frequently draws on Pacific and Māori spirituality, mythology, and traditions, creating poetic explorations of indigenous worldviews and cultural heritage.