United States / Jan 20, 2024 / Sundance Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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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.
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lea Tupu’anga |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Run Charlie Films, Script to Screen, New Zealand Film Commission |
| Release date | 6 agosto 2024 |
| Executive producer | Frankie Adams, Jason Momoa |
| Production | Alex Lovell, Eldon Booth |
| Writer | Luciane Buchanan |
| Editing | Anastasia Doniants, Lisa Greenfield |
| Cinematography | Maria Ines Manchego |
| Assistant directors | Ana Corbett, Vea Mafile'o |
| Lighting | Matt Kofoed |
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| Camera operators | Maria Ines Manchego |
| Additional photography | Maria Ines Manchego |
| Production design | Emily Mafile'O |
| Art direction | Emily Mafile'O |
| Set decoration | Emily Mafile'O |
| Music | Stephen Gallagher, Nigel Foster, Ben Vanderpoel |
| Sound | Stephen Gallagher, Nigel Foster, Ben Vanderpoel |
| Costume design | Frankie Lolohea, Georgia Head |
| Makeup | Georgia Head, Frankie Lolohea |
| Hairstyling | Georgia Head, Frankie Lolohea |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
New Zealand / Aug 06, 2024 / New Zealand International Film Festival (Wellington); part of "New Zealand's Best 2024" shorts showcase
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