Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1990)

  • 13
  • 02/01/1990 (NZ)
  • Drama
  • 1h 32m

High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.

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.

Martyn Sanderson

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Faifua Amiga Jr.'s headshot

Faifua Amiga Jr.

Pepe
Richard von Sturmer's headshot

Richard von Sturmer

Tagata
Fuialo Molimau's headshot

Fuialo Molimau

Toasa
Aloema Anae's headshot

Aloema Anae

Pepe's mother
Peseta Sinave Isara's headshot

Peseta Sinave Isara

Pepe's father
Afatia Aloese's headshot

Afatia Aloese

Susana
Sapio To' Ala's headshot

Sapio To' Ala

Susana's father
Pativaine Ainuu's headshot

Pativaine Ainuu

Susana's mother

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