Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 1, 1990

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Samoan, English

Countries

New Zealand

Production

New Zealand Film Commission,Grahame McLean Associates

Cast

Peseta Sinave Isara,Richard von Sturmer,Fuialo Molimau,Sapio To' Ala,Faifua Amiga Jr.,Aloema Anae,Pativaine Ainuu,Afatia Aloese

Director

Martyn Sanderson

Writer

Martyn Sanderson

Producer

Grahame McLean

Cinematography

Allen Guilford

Music

Michelle Scullion

Budget

$800,000

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0205941