Character Relationship Map: Moana

Characters

• Moana (played by Auliʻi Cravalho) — protagonist

  Brave Polynesian voyager chosen by the ocean to restore Te Fiti's heart and save her people.

• Maui (played by Dwayne Johnson) — protagonist

  Shape-shifting demigod of wind and sea seeking redemption for past mistakes.

• Gramma Tala (played by Rachel House) — supporting

  Wise village elder and spiritual guide who reveals their voyaging heritage.

• Chief Tui (played by Temuera Morrison) — supporting

  Protective leader of Motunui who initially forbids ocean travel to keep his people safe.

• Tamatoa (played by Jemaine Clement) — supporting

  Giant, vain, and treasure-hoarding crab who guards Maui's magical fish hook.

• Heihei / Villager #3 (played by Alan Tudyk) — supporting

  Comically clueless rooster and occasional background villager providing comic relief.

• Sina (played by Nicole Scherzinger) — supporting

  Moana's supportive mother and Chief Tui's wife, encouraging her daughter's destiny.

Key Relationships

• Moana → Chief Tui (family)
• Moana → Gramma Tala (family)
• Moana → Maui (alliance)
• Chief Tui → Sina (family)
• Maui → Tamatoa (conflict)
• Moana → Sina (family)
• Maui → Heihei / Villager #3 (social)

Story Analysis

A young girl's journey to restore the heart of a goddess and save her island

Plot Progression

1. Island Life
2. The Call to Adventure
3. Finding Maui
4. Quest Begins
5. Confrontation
6. Restoration