Tonten's Journey (1974)

The story of a young man's search for his brother and his discovery of an exciting new nation...

Tonten's Journey (1974) poster

A Pidgin language drama based upon the emergence of Papua New Guinea as an independent nation. A young coastal man, Tonten, is searching for his missing brother. During his travels Tonten meets and marries a Chimbu girl in the highlands, and then he makes his way over the mountains to Port Moresby, the capital of PNG. After finding his brother, Tonten and his wife return to a peaceful life in his village. Wokabaut Bilong Tonten was the first feature film shot in Papua New Guinea with an all-Indigenous cast.

Director: Oliver Howes
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 87 min
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Production: Film Australia
Country: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

papua new guinea

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More Films by Director: Oliver Howes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tonten's Journey about?
A Pidgin language drama based upon the emergence of Papua New Guinea as an independent nation. A young coastal man, Tonten, is searching for his missing brother. During his travels Tonten meets and marries a Chimbu girl in the highlands, and then he makes his way over the mountains to Port Moresby, the capital of PNG. After finding his brother, Tonten and his wife return to a peaceful life in his village. Wokabaut Bilong Tonten was the first feature film shot in Papua New Guinea with an all-Indigenous cast.
Who directed Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey was directed by Oliver Howes.
Who stars in Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey stars John Venca, Margaret Balim, Turuk Wabei, Anton Sil, Kaula Awi, Peg Balim.
How long is Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey is a Drama film.
Where was Tonten's Journey produced?
Tonten's Journey was produced in Australia, Papua New Guinea.