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Mother Tongue

Aug 6, 2024 · 17m
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Drama

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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.

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CAST

Luciane Buchanan
Katherine
Albert Rounds
Siaosi
Michael Falesiu
Maka
Michael Koloi
Michael
Elizabeth Thomson
Susan
Directed by Vea Mafile'o

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Run Charlie Films, Script to Screen, New Zealand Film Commission
Country
NZ

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