Tanna (2015)

Two tribes. One love.

Tanna (2015) poster

In a traditional tribal society in the South Pacific, a young girl, Wawa, falls in love with her chief’s grandson, Dain. When an inter-tribal war escalates, Wawa is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. The young lovers run away, refusing her arranged fate. They must choose between their hearts and the future of the tribe, while the villagers must wrestle with preserving their traditional culture and adapting it to the increasing outside demands for individual freedom.

Director: Bentley Dean, Martin Butler
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Antony Partos
Cinematography: Bentley Dean
Editing: Tania Nehme
Production: Contact Films
Country: Australia, Vanuatu
Language: Bislama
Original Language: en

Themes

Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Moving Relationship Stories

Keywords

beach, tradition, indigenous, arranged marriage, volcano, tribe, love, pacific island, volcanic eruption, indigenous australians, indigenous peoples, vanuatu

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tanna about?
In a traditional tribal society in the South Pacific, a young girl, Wawa, falls in love with her chief’s grandson, Dain. When an inter-tribal war escalates, Wawa is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. The young lovers run away, refusing her arranged fate. They must choose between their hearts and the future of the tribe, while the villagers must wrestle with preserving their traditional culture and adapting it to the increasing outside demands for individual freedom.
Who directed Tanna?
Tanna was directed by Bentley Dean, Martin Butler.
Who stars in Tanna?
Tanna stars Mungau Dain, Marie Wawa, Marceline Rofit, Kapan Cook, Charlie Kahla, Lingai Kowia.
How long is Tanna?
Tanna has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Tanna?
Tanna is a Romance, Drama film.
Where was Tanna produced?
Tanna was produced in Australia, Vanuatu.
What are the themes of Tanna?
The themes of Tanna include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Moving Relationship Stories.