Screen Rant

  • Why does cute little Pua The Pig stay behind in Moana? 1 / 7

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  • Moana is an acclaimed 2016 animated adventure from Disney. 2 / 7

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  • The voice cast includes Auliʻi Cravalho, Alan Tudyk, and Dwayne Johnson. 3 / 7

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  • Moana's best friend is a pig named Pua but after being shipwrecked he leaves the story. 4 / 7

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  • Despite his small role Pua features heavily in Moana's marketing. 5 / 7

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  • He featured more in early drafts but the writer felt it more powerful if he stays behind. 6 / 7

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  • Co-director John Musker has regrets about leaving Pua behind but it works emotionally for the story. 7 / 7

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