Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree
“High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.”
Synopsis
Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martyn Sanderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Martyn Sanderson
- Original Score
- Michelle Scullion
- Original Title
- Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Samoan, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, Grahame McLean Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martyn Sanderson
Martyn Sanderson
Michelle Scullion
Allen Guilford
Ken Zemke
Grahame McLean
Department Leadership Roster
Martyn Sanderson
Screenplay
Michelle Scullion
Original Music Composer
Grahame McLean
Producer
Allen Guilford
Director of Photography
Martyn Sanderson
Director
Ken Zemke
Editor
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What is Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree about?
Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.
Who directed Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree was directed by Martyn Sanderson.
Who stars in Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
The principal cast of Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree includes Faifua Amiga Jr., Richard von Sturmer, Fuialo Molimau, Aloema Anae, Peseta Sinave Isara.
When was Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree released and how long is it?
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree was composed by Michelle Scullion.