Mother Tongue (2024)
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.
Director: Vea Mafile'o
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: August 6, 2024
Cast
- Luciane Buchanan - Katherine
- Albert Rounds - Siaosi
- Mikey Falesiu - Maka
- Michael Koloi - Michael
- Elizabeth Thomson - Susan
Screenplay
Music: Stephen Gallagher
Cinematography: Maria Ines Manchego
Editing: Anastasia Doniants, Lisa Greenfield
Production: Run Charlie Films, Script to Screen, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Tonga
Original Language: en
Keywords
female protagonist, bilingual, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother Tongue about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mother Tongue?
- Mother Tongue was directed by Vea Mafile'o.
- Who stars in Mother Tongue?
- Mother Tongue stars Luciane Buchanan, Albert Rounds, Mikey Falesiu, Michael Koloi, Elizabeth Thomson.
- How long is Mother Tongue?
- Mother Tongue has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Mother Tongue?
- Mother Tongue is a Drama film.
- Where was Mother Tongue produced?
- Mother Tongue was produced in New Zealand.