One Thousand Ropes

One Thousand Ropes 2017

6.20

The father of a deeply troubled household that endured tragedy both from without and within, seeks to reconcile with his youngest daughter by making a journey to both symbolically and culturally lay the family "ghosts" to rest.

2017

The Orator

The Orator 2011

6.90

The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.

2011

The Journey

The Journey 2010

1

In a long forgotten Samoa, a group of young men are sent into the deepest part of the forest to fulfill their destinies and emerge as Warriors.

2010

The Laughing Samoans: Crack Me Off

The Laughing Samoans: Crack Me Off 2008

1

Comedy sensations, The Laughing Samoans (aka Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepulea'i) have come a long way since their debut gig at the Fringe Festival in Wellington in 2003. In addition to commanding such major NZ venues as The Aotea Centre and The Michael Fowler Centre, The Laughing Samoans now fill large concert halls in the USA, Hawai'i, Australia and (obviously) throughout the Pacific region. Crack Me Off is the fifth DVD the Laughing Samoans has released.

2008

The Last Sunday

The Last Sunday 2023

1

A coming-of-age story that explores how money affects Pacific communities and their churches. The film follows a Samoan teenager who is coming to a realisation of struggle within his family, and in his attempt to support his parents, he winds up paying the price.

2023

Sacred Spaces

Sacred Spaces 2009

1

Taro planter Lui's grief for his dead wife has infected his whole life. A chance meeting with a stranger, a widow bound in anger to the grave of her husband now drowning in their cyclone devastated village, inspires Lui to reach out to her. This releases him from his own pain and allows his wife to rest.

2009

Silent Cries

Silent Cries 2011

1

Luana Lepou (Salina Vai) is a brilliant 15-year-old. The recent death of her father left her in the care of her mother, Susana (Frances Talataiga) and older sister, Sina (Auau Faleafine). Sina seems to have found the love of her life in her sweet, loving boyfriend, Limu Lualua (Joseph Iosua) who proposes marriage to Sina. After exchanging vows, Limu moves into the Lepou household with Sina, in bliss, until Sina notices a change in her newly wedded husband's behavior. Limu begins to come home late and drunk, fighting and arguing. Sina complains to her mother, who tries to patch things up. Unfortunately for young Luana, Limu turns his drunken attention on her, making suggestive gestures, and threatening her if she tells anyone. She struggles with the shame of her sister's husband's attention. Luana cries out for help, but to her dismay and frustration, the family does not believe her. With no help, Luana is forced to keep this a secret. Inspired by a true story.

2011

The Movement

The Movement 2013

5.50

A short about a group of friends drinking and traveling to meet more friends.It is based around the Samoan ritual of drinking ava.

2013

Boys, Where Are You

Boys, Where Are You 2011

1

Even though she still doesn't know what is the right thing to do, Lena made a decision.

2011

Sinalela

Sinalela 2001

1

A fa'afafine retelling of Cinderella, but with a cast of Samoan transgenders and drag queens!

2001

Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa

Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa 2001

1

Samoana recounts events and personages of Samoa's history in its 3000 years of settlement. Having left southeast Asia several centuries before, these seafaring people and exponents of the lapita culture made the Samoa island group their home. They developed a culture which retained elements of their original, and embraced new aspects as they adapted to a different environment.

2001