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5.0/10   50 votes
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Director:
Yvonne Mackay
Writers:
Joy Cowley (novel)
Ian Mune (written by)
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Release Date:
20 October 1985 (Finland) more
Genre:
Family more
Plot:
This is a story of a South Seas island village. The villagers find a baby that had been set adrift.... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins more
User Comments:
Film of many lines more (2 total)

Cast

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George Henare ... Paui Te Po
Pat Evison ... Luisa
Teraki Tokorangi ... Baby Jonasi
Turi Tama ... Baby Jonasi
Anzac Wallace ... Tasiri
Rongo Tupatea Kahu ... Taruga
Telo Malase ... Jonasi
Joe Pahali ... Etika
Rangi Staski ... Tomasi
Roy Staski ... Matiu
Reg Ruka ... Bulai
Mana Kuroraki ... Kohl
Douglas Hosking ... Manu
Mareta Tane ... Hene
Mabel Wharekawa ... Marama
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Runtime:
95 min
Country:
New Zealand
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Australia:G | Finland:K-8
Filming Locations:
Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Company:
The Gibson Group more

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Film of many lines, 2 June 2005
10/10
Author: rcraig-3 from United States

A delightful little film set in the South Seas dealing with the trials of a tribe in crisis that touches on several somewhat unrelated topics. While the emphasis is on the integration of a deaf orphan into a tightly nit society, it also deals with several other issues. It highlights the origins/role of religion in society, the evolution from 'medicine man' to organized religions. It also shows how in 'traditional' societies boys were introduced to manhood, a process completely lacking in society today. It also deals with traditional societies interacting with the modern world. All this wrapped in a fun story line with a fantasy ending which may put some folks off, but a good movie nevertheless.

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