Sacred Spaces
Va Tapuia
Synopsis
Taro planter Lui's grief for his dead wife has infected his whole life. A chance meeting with a stranger, a widow bound in anger to the grave of her husband now drowning in their cyclone devastated village, inspires Lui to reach out to her. This releases him from his own pain and allows his wife to rest.
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Cinema Pasifika: Episode 1 - Va Tapuia by Tusi Tamasese
Type: Featurette • Published 2015-09-11
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New Zealand International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tusi Tamasese
- Screenplay & Story
- Tusi Tamasese
- Original Title
- Va Tapuia
- Country of Origin
- Samoa, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Samoan
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Blueskin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tusi Tamasese
Tusi Tamasese
Annie Collins
Catherine Fitzgerald
Department Leadership Roster
Tusi Tamasese
Director
Kirsty Cameron
Costume Design
Annie Collins
Editor
Tusi Tamasese
Writer
Catherine Fitzgerald
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Spaces
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What is Sacred Spaces about?
Taro planter Lui's grief for his dead wife has infected his whole life. A chance meeting with a stranger, a widow bound in anger to the grave of her husband now drowning in their cyclone devastated village, inspires Lui to reach out to her. This releases him from his own pain and allows his wife to rest.
Who directed Sacred Spaces?
Sacred Spaces was directed by Tusi Tamasese.
Who stars in Sacred Spaces?
The principal cast of Sacred Spaces includes Malae Lialiai, Lena Rivers, Solia Tolai, Toetu Manesa, Onosai.
When was Sacred Spaces released and how long is it?
Sacred Spaces was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 16m.