Tala's role in the film is as a keeper of cultural knowledge, which she transmits to younger generations. Tala telling the story of Maui and Te Fiti to Motunui's youth. After her death, Tala appears to Moana in the form of a manta ray, as she told Moana she would, then appears later in her human form during " I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)" to offer her granddaughter unconditional love and wise counsel, helping Moana through her moment of deepest self-doubt. With her last remaining strength, she urges Moana to begin her journey to restore the heart of Te Fiti without delay. The two share an extremely close bond, and Gramma Tala provides support and guidance throughout Moana's life. Her independence nevertheless makes her a beloved and respected figure to Moana. She is also mischievous and playful, at one point noting that she can keep secrets from Tui if she so pleases although he is chief, she is still his mother. She is fiercely devoted to the idea of being true to yourself and "listening to your heart." As such, she never adhered to normality for the sake of fitting in, making her somewhat of an outcast, though she holds the reputation of "village crazy lady" with prideful awareness. Tala is spirited, eccentric, and independent. Tala is lovable and light-hearted, and shares a close bond with her granddaughter Moana. The villagers consider her quirky but they like to listen to her tales. Although her son Tui, the chief of Motunui, is a no-nonsense leader, Gramma Tala most definitely dances to the beat of her own drum."įree-spirited Gramma Tala is happy to stand out from the crowd. " Moana’s confidante and best friend, who shares her granddaughter’s special connection to the ocean. She is also aware of the growing darkness that threatens her people and looks to Moana to someday utilize her wayfinding talents to liberate the world. Tala is said to be the "keeper of the ancient stories", having deep knowledge and understanding of her heritage and culture. She hopes to see her people someday return to their former greatness as master wayfinders. Unlike the other villagers, Tala has not forgotten her roots (or chose to ignore them, as in Tui's case). Like her granddaughter, she has a love for sea exploration, having come from an ancestry of South Pacific navigators. Tala is Moana's grandmother and the mother of Motunui's village leader Tui. Gramma Tala's clothes also have manta ray patterns on them. When Gramma Tala dies, she comes back as a stingray, just like the one in her tattoo. She is the mother of Tui, the mother-in-law of Sina and the grandmother of Moana. Gramma Tala is the tritagonist in the 2016 film Moana.
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