Tatau
Synopsis
Tatau is about Siaki (Jack), an elderly Samoan man struggling to come to terms with the lifelong shame of having an incomplete traditional tattoo and the shame of now losing his sight. As Siaki's vision deteriorates, memories of the painful tattooing ceremony he underwent in his youth haunt him as he yearns to see his tattoo completed before it's too late.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chantelle Burgoyne
- Screenplay & Story
- Chantelle Burgoyne
- Original Title
- Tatau
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, Samoa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Samoan
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Television New Zealand, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chantelle Burgoyne
Chantelle Burgoyne
Chantelle Burgoyne
Graeme E. Bibby, Chantelle Burgoyne, Zanna Gillespie, Selina Joe
Department Leadership Roster
Chantelle Burgoyne
Director
Chantelle Burgoyne
Writer
Graeme E. Bibby
Producer
Chantelle Burgoyne
Producer
Zanna Gillespie
Producer
Selina Joe
Producer
Chantelle Burgoyne
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tatau
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tatau about?
Tatau is about Siaki (Jack), an elderly Samoan man struggling to come to terms with the lifelong shame of having an incomplete traditional tattoo and the shame of now losing his sight. As Siaki's vision deteriorates, memories of the painful tattooing ceremony he underwent in his youth haunt him as he yearns to see his tattoo completed before it's too late.
Who directed Tatau?
Tatau was directed by Chantelle Burgoyne.
Who stars in Tatau?
The principal cast of Tatau includes Beulah Koale, Stacey Leilua, Robbie Magasiva, Vasa Tasele, Aleni Tufuga.
When was Tatau released and how long is it?
Tatau was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 15m.