For My Father's Kingdom

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For My Father's Kingdom (2019)

Directed by Jeremiah Tauamiti, Vea Mafile'o

“There are two types of Tongan; a laughing Tongan, and a crying Tongan.”

Documentary · 1h 37m

The church of Tonga demands donations, especially from those who have left the country. This personal documentary follows the family of Saia Mafile’o who, decades after moving to New Zealand, still dedicates his life and money entirely to his homeland.

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Cast

C
Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala Self
E
Elizabeth Mafile'o Self
V
Vea Mafile'o Self
E
Emily Mafile'O Self
F
Fiona Mafile'o Self
R
Robert Mafile'o Self
S
Saia Mafile'o Self
'
'Akilisi Pohiva Self
P
Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita Self
K
King Tupou V Self

Crew

Director
Jeremiah Tauamiti, Vea Mafile'o
Writer
Vea Mafile'o, Jeremiah Tauamiti
Director of Photography
Jeremiah Tauamiti
Editor
Margot Francis
Producer
Sandra Kailahi, Vea Mafile'o

Details

Release date
2019-02-10
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, Tonga
Countries
New Zealand, Tonga
Production
Malosi Pictures, Paper Run Productions, Rialto International