The Children

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The Children (1997)

Directed by Sima Urale

“The award-winning story of a young boy who plays guardian and protector to his siblings, but even all his efforts cannot prevent the death of the new baby”

Drama · 15m

Seen through the eyes of 11 year old Tino, the eldest of five children in a Samoan family, the film opens with the birth of yet another baby, and Tino must cope with the added pressures and responsibilities expected of him as the eldest.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Sima Urale
Writer
Sima Urale
Editor
Annie Collins
Producer
Kara Paewai

Details

Original title
O Tamaiti
Release date
1997-01-01
Runtime
15m
Genres
Drama
Original language
SM
Spoken languages
Samoan
Countries
New Zealand
Production
Paewai Productions, Heart Eyes