Mother Tongue (2024)
17m
Running Time
August 6, 2024Release Date
Mother Tongue (2024)
17m
Running Time
August 6, 2024Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.

Luciane Buchanan
Katherine / Writer

Albert Rounds
Siaosi

Mikey Falesiu
Maka

Michael Koloi
Michael

Elizabeth Thomson
Susan

Vea Mafile'o
Director

Emily Mafile'O
Art Direction

Maria Ines Manchego
Director of Photography

Nigel Foster
Sound Mixer

Anastasia Doniants
Editor

Frankie Adams
Executive Producer

Georgia Head
Makeup & Hair

Alex Lovell
Producer

Frankie Lolohea
Costume Design

Stephen Gallagher
Original Music Composer

Ana Corbett
First Assistant Director

Ben Vanderpoel
Sound Recordist

Matt Kofoed
Gaffer

Eldon Booth
Producer

Lisa Greenfield
Editor
Media.

Details.
Release DateAugust 6, 2024
Original NameLea Tupu’anga
StatusReleased
Running Time17m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
female protagonist
bilingual
short