Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

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Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1990)

Directed by Martyn Sanderson

“High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.”

Drama · 1h 32m

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.

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Cast

Faifua Amiga Jr. Pepe
R
Richard von Sturmer Tagata
F
Fuialo Molimau Toasa
A
Aloema Anae Pepe's mother
P
Peseta Sinave Isara Pepe's father
A
Afatia Aloese Susana
S
Sapio To' Ala Susana's father
P
Pativaine Ainuu Susana's mother

Crew

Director
Martyn Sanderson
Screenplay
Martyn Sanderson
Director of Photography
Allen Guilford
Original Music Composer
Michelle Scullion
Editor
Ken Zemke
Producer
Grahame McLean

Details

Release date
1990-02-01
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
Samoan, English
Countries
New Zealand
Production
New Zealand Film Commission, Grahame McLean Associates
Budget
$800,000