Tavake
Drama
Overview
Set in the Kingdom of Tonga (South Pacific Islands), this film looks at the influence and encroachment of western culture as shown in the relationship of a young man and his traditional father.
Top Cast
William Guttenbeil
William Guttenbeil
Tavake
William Guttenbeil
Tavake
Opeti Mahina
Opeti Mahina
Mohokoi
Opeti Mahina
Mohokoi
Folau Kaitapu
Folau Kaitapu
Mother
Folau Kaitapu
Mother
Soane Paulo Po'oi
Soane Paulo Po'oi
Friend 1
Soane Paulo Po'oi
Friend 1
Ofa Liongitau
Ofa Liongitau
Friend 2
Ofa Liongitau
Friend 2
Hepoto Pasikala
Hepoto Pasikala
Market Man
Hepoto Pasikala
Market Man
Ilaisa Helu
Ilaisa Helu
Kava Man 1
Ilaisa Helu
Kava Man 1
Poi Tonga Vea
Poi Tonga Vea
Kava Man 2
Poi Tonga Vea
Kava Man 2
Makalita Kalavi
Makalita Kalavi
Girl at Kava
Makalita Kalavi
Girl at Kava
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