Drama · New Zealand · 2024 · 17m

Mother Tongue

Lea Tupu’anga

Mother Tongue poster
Director
Vea Mafile'o
Cast
Luciane Buchanan as Katherine Albert Rounds as Siaosi Mikey Falesiu as Maka Michael Koloi as Michael Elizabeth Thomson as Susan
Crew
Maria Ines Manchego — Director of Photography Anastasia Doniants — Editor Lisa Greenfield — Editor Stephen Gallagher — Original Music Composer Luciane Buchanan — Writer Alex Lovell — Producer
Synopsis

A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.

Trailer Mother Tongue — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
female protagonistbilingualshort film
Key Collaborators
Vea Mafile'o Director Maria Ines Manchego Director of Photography Anastasia Doniants Editor Lisa Greenfield Editor Stephen Gallagher Original Music Composer Luciane Buchanan Writer Alex Lovell Producer Eldon Booth Producer Frankie Lolohea Costume Design
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