Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

02/01/1990

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1hr 32min

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Drama

High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Faifua Amiga Jr.
  • Richard von Sturmer
  • Fuialo Molimau
  • Aloema Anae
  • Peseta Sinave Isara

    INFORMATION

      Production Companies

    • New Zealand Film Commission
    • Grahame McLean Associates

      Production Countries

    • New Zealand

    LANGUAGES

    • Samoan
    • English