Only Yesterday
Synopsis
“In an alternate world where queer indigeneity was never erased/lost, we follow the daily lives of two leiti’s whose sovereignty has come into its own in a fast changing, modern world. Set to the backdrop of an alternate Tonga untouched by western influence and with a wealth of mineral resources (particularly, crystals), you are presented with a subtle yet strikingly different modern world. The ingenuity of their adaptations to, and their cultural flourishes in their diaspora experience is captured in the mundanity of these two leiti’s lives in Aotearoa.” - Sione Monu , Artists Statement.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sione Tuívailala Monū
- Original Title
- Only Yesterday
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
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What is Only Yesterday about?
“In an alternate world where queer indigeneity was never erased/lost, we follow the daily lives of two leiti’s whose sovereignty has come into its own in a fast changing, modern world. Set to the backdrop of an alternate Tonga untouched by western influence and with a wealth of mineral resources (particularly, crystals), you are presented with a subtle yet strikingly different modern world. The ingenuity of their adaptations to, and their cultural flourishes in their diaspora experience is captured in the mundanity of these two leiti’s lives in Aotearoa.” - Sione Monu , Artists Statement.
Who directed Only Yesterday?
Only Yesterday was directed by Sione Tuívailala Monū.
Who stars in Only Yesterday?
The principal cast of Only Yesterday includes Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau, Cameron Ah Loo-Matamua, Sione Tuívailala Monū, Akashi Lee.
When was Only Yesterday released and how long is it?
Only Yesterday was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 8m.