In the middle of the ocean, on the island of Motunui, Moana looked out to sea.

The waves whispered stories of distant lands and adventures that called to her.

Her father, the chief, said, 'The ocean is dangerous. Stay on the island where it's safe.'

But Moana's grandmother, Gramma Tala, told her, 'Trust the ocean, and trust yourself.'

One day, Moana found an old wooden canoe hidden by the palm trees.

She repaired the canoe, working hard, dreaming of the world she could explore.

Moana's best friend, the piglet Pua, watched her work, oinking with concern.

Then, carrying her blue seashell necklace, Moana pushed the canoe into the water.

As she paddled out, the water became darker and the waves grew stronger.

A dolphin leapt by her canoe, as if to show her the way through the reef.

Beyond the reef, Moana felt the ocean's vast beauty and her heart swelled with joy.

She knew then that she was meant for this - to sail, to explore, to discover.