New Zealand Film Commission
Not part of a collection.
Mother Tongue
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.
- Original title
- Lea Tupu’anga
- Language
- EN
- Country
- NZ
- Budget
- —
- Revenue
- —
Luciane Buchanan
Katherine
Ana Corbett
First Assistant Director
Frankie Adams
Executive Producer
Jason Momoa
Executive Producer
Stephen Gallagher
Original Music Composer
Luciane Buchanan
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Jan 20, 2024
Sundance Film Festival
