Movie Description
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree
(1990)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Martyn Sanderson
- Producer : Grahame McLean
- Editor : Ken Zemke
- Cast : Faifua Amiga Jr.,Richard von Sturmer,Fuialo Molimau,Aloema Anae,Peseta Sinave Isara,Afatia Aloese,Sapio To' Ala,Pativaine Ainuu
Cast
Pepe
Tagata
Toasa
Pepe's mother
Pepe's father
Susana
Susana's father
Susana's mother
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Facts
Original TitleFlying Fox in a Freedom Tree
Status Released
Release Information
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1990-02-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Budget₹ 800000
Production CompaniesNew Zealand Film Commission,Grahame McLean Associates
Genres
- Drama