Yokwe Bartowe (2010)

An evil demon bird threatens to destroy a happy island family

Yokwe Bartowe (2010) poster

Yokwe Bartowe is the story of a beautiful young island girl named Lijiamao who is kidnapped by an evil demon bird. The ancient legend of the 'kwolej' bird dictates that its main mission in life is to create sorrow and misfortune in the world. Bartowe is Lijiamao's 20-year-old brother and he was supposed to be watching his sister on the day she mysteriously vanished while swimming in the lagoon. He is blamed for her disappearance by his mother. Even though most people believe that Lijiamao has drowned, the fact that no one ever found her body in extremely shallow water has everyone puzzled. Only Lijiamao's best friend Tili refuses to believe she is dead, much to the dismay of her principal, her teacher and her classmates.

Director: Jack Niedenthal, Suzanne Chutaro
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lucus Niedenthal, Lyel Tarkwon, Nica Wase
Editing: Jack Niedenthal
Production: Microwave Films
Country: Marshall Islands
Language: English, Marshall
Original Language: mh
More Films by Director: Jack Niedenthal, Suzanne Chutaro
More Films in Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yokwe Bartowe about?
Yokwe Bartowe is the story of a beautiful young island girl named Lijiamao who is kidnapped by an evil demon bird. The ancient legend of the 'kwolej' bird dictates that its main mission in life is to create sorrow and misfortune in the world. Bartowe is Lijiamao's 20-year-old brother and he was supposed to be watching his sister on the day she mysteriously vanished while swimming in the lagoon. He is blamed for her disappearance by his mother. Even though most people believe that Lijiamao has drowned, the fact that no one ever found her body in extremely shallow water has everyone puzzled. Only Lijiamao's best friend Tili refuses to believe she is dead, much to the dismay of her principal, her teacher and her classmates.
Who directed Yokwe Bartowe?
Yokwe Bartowe was directed by Jack Niedenthal, Suzanne Chutaro.
Who stars in Yokwe Bartowe?
Yokwe Bartowe stars Martha Horiuchi, Jefferson Paulis, Abacca Anjain-Maddison, Lucus Niedenthal, Nicholas Kirby, Magdalene Johnson.
How long is Yokwe Bartowe?
Yokwe Bartowe has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Yokwe Bartowe?
Yokwe Bartowe is a Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
Where was Yokwe Bartowe produced?
Yokwe Bartowe was produced in Marshall Islands.