Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree (1990)
High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.
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.
Director: Martyn Sanderson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 1, 1990
Cast
- Faifua Amiga Jr. - Pepe
- Richard von Sturmer - Tagata
- Fuialo Molimau - Toasa
- Aloema Anae - Pepe's mother
- Peseta Sinave Isara - Pepe's father
- Afatia Aloese - Susana
- Sapio To' Ala - Susana's father
- Pativaine Ainuu - Susana's mother
Screenplay
- Martyn Sanderson (Screenplay)
Music: Michelle Scullion
Cinematography: Allen Guilford
Editing: Ken Zemke
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, Grahame McLean Associates
Country: New Zealand
Language: Samoan, English
Budget: $800,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
supernatural, samoa
More Films by Director: Martyn Sanderson
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree about?
- 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.
- Who directed Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
- Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree was directed by Martyn Sanderson.
- Who stars in Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
- Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree stars Faifua Amiga Jr., Richard von Sturmer, Fuialo Molimau, Aloema Anae, Peseta Sinave Isara, Afatia Aloese.
- How long is Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
- Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
- Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
- Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree had a budget of $800,000.
- Where was Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree produced?
- Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree was produced in New Zealand.