Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue

2024 NR 17m

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.

Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue background

Main Cast

Luciane Buchanan Katherine

Albert Rounds

Albert Rounds Siaosi

Mikey Falesiu

Mikey Falesiu Maka

Michael Koloi

Michael Koloi Michael

Elizabeth Thomson

Elizabeth Thomson Susan

Creators

Vea Mafile'o

Vea Mafile'o Director

Luciane Buchanan Writer

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Info about Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue

Studio(s): Run Charlie Films, Script to Screen

Originally Released: Jan 20, 2024

Production Country: New Zealand

Genres: Drama, Short