Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

"High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice."

5.0/101h 32m1990
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

Overview

Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission
Grahame McLean Associates

Additional Information

Original Title:Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree
Original Language:Samoan
Status:Released
Budget:$800,000

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