However,Moana 2showsthe shell had a larger purpose even eight years ago.
The first films repeated emphasis on shells acquires a different meaning when connecting it to Moanas divine destiny.
When the ocean chooses her as a child, he lures her to the water by using shells.
Then, it seemed the ocean picked her to return Te Fitis heart.
Is The Shell Now Magical Like Moanas Oar?
Now, Moanas oar connects her to the land, her people and the shell, to the sea.
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Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana. Directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the film continues the journey of Moana as she embarks on new adventures, exploring the vast Pacific Ocean while encountering new characters and challenges along the way.