Mother Tongue
7.2
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.
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Vea Mafile'o Director · Luciane Buchanan Writer Stephen Gallagher Composer
United States release January 20, 2024 · Produced in New Zealand · Languages English, Tongan
Production
Run Charlie Films
Production
Script to Screen
Production
New Zealand Film Commission
Production
New Zealand
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Original title
Lea Tupu’anga
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Tongan
Release dates
United States · January 20, 2024
Premiere · Sundance Film Festival
New Zealand · August 6, 2024
Theatrical · New Zealand International Film Festival (Wellington); part of "New Zealand's Best 2024" shorts showcase
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