“There’s Polyfest drama at St Gabriel’s. It’s a siva-off to become the best Taupou in the motu.”
The drama behind the scenes of the biggest Polynesian Dance festival in the world. Who has what it takes to stand in the front row, and who will win First Place?
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Cast
14 people
Rain Te'i
Victoria
No other roles listed
Henry Auva'a
Paulo
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Leone
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Kurt Utai-Laurenson
Koko
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Perianayaki
Gaby Solomona
Kiki
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Loop Track
Kimberly Young
Shy
Shimpal Lelisi
Coach
Known for
Chief of War
Ana Tuisila
Mrs Va'ai
Known for
Young Rock
Semu Filipo
Dad
Known for
Next Goal Wins
Nora A'ati
Alofa Tanielu
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The Brokenwood Mysteries
Mother
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Damon Fepulea'i Director · Mario Faumui Writer Bianca Seinafo Writer
First release April 28, 2025 · Produced in New Zealand · Languages English, Samoan
Production
The Coconet
Production
New Zealand
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Samoan
Release dates
New Zealand · April 28, 2025
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No release date listed for United States.
New Zealand
April 28, 2025 · Digital
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