Mother Tongue
Lea Tupu’anga
Synopsis
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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Lea Tupu'anga / Mother Tongue | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vea Mafile'o
- Screenplay & Story
- Luciane Buchanan
- Original Score
- Stephen Gallagher
- Original Title
- Lea Tupu’anga
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tonga
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Run Charlie Films, Script to Screen, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vea Mafile'o
Luciane Buchanan
Stephen Gallagher
Maria Ines Manchego
Anastasia Doniants, Lisa Greenfield
Frankie Adams, Alex Lovell, Eldon Booth, Jason Momoa
Department Leadership Roster
Vea Mafile'o
Director
Luciane Buchanan
Writer
Maria Ines Manchego
Director of Photography
Anastasia Doniants
Editor
Alex Lovell
Producer
Frankie Lolohea
Costume Design
Stephen Gallagher
Original Music Composer
Eldon Booth
Producer
Lisa Greenfield
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Tongue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother Tongue about?
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.
Who directed Mother Tongue?
Mother Tongue was directed by Vea Mafile'o.
Who stars in Mother Tongue?
The principal cast of Mother Tongue includes Luciane Buchanan, Albert Rounds, Michael Falesiu, Michael Koloi, Elizabeth Thomson.
When was Mother Tongue released and how long is it?
Mother Tongue was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Tongue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Tongue was composed by Stephen Gallagher.