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Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1990)

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1990)

Drama

High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.

Release Date: 1990, February 1
Directors: Martyn Sanderson
Countries: New Zealand
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, New Zealand Film Commission, Grahame McLean Associates, Grahame McLean Associates
Cast: Faifua Amiga Jr., Richard von Sturmer, Fuialo Molimau, Aloema Anae, Peseta Sinave Isara, Afatia Aloese, Sapio To' Ala, Pativaine Ainuu

Overview:

Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.

Keywords:

supernatural samoa