Country: Tonga

Direction Alex Bernstein

Cast Soane Prescott · Barnie Duncan · Alafua Topui · David Tonga

Synopsis When the Man Went South (2014) follows the journey of Flying Fox, a young man sent by his village elder to embark on a quest to discover his inner strength and manhood. Along his path, he encounters two rival villages...

Direction Brian Favorite

Cast Doug Siebum

Synopsis The Queendom of Tonga (2017) follows the experiences of a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Kingdom of Tonga who is advised to conceal his sexual orientation. Simultaneously, individuals from the transgender community in this small, conservative Pacific nation embark on...

Direction Jeremiah Tauamiti · Vea Mafile'o

Cast Sione Pia Fatai · Sisi'uno Helu · Nonga Pulu · Latu Va'eno

Synopsis 'Aho'eitu (2015) follows the epic journey of a young hero from the Pacific Island of Tonga, inspired by the legendary tale of 'Aho'eitu. The story begins with 'Aho'eitu's departure from his mother to embark on a quest to locate his...

Direction Nessim Stevenson

Synopsis George & The Whales (S) (2020) presents a captivating documentary portrait of George, a skilled whale-watching guide from Tonga, and the majestic humpback whales that frequent the tranquil waters of Vava'u during the summer months. This film delves into the...

Direction Dean Hamer · Joe Wilson

Cast Joey Joleen Mataele

Synopsis Lady Eva (S) (2017) follows the inspiring journey of a courageous young transgender individual who embarks on a transformative quest to embrace her authentic identity within the traditional and conservative society of the Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga. Along the...

Direction Dean Hamer · Joe Wilson · Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

Cast Joey Joleen Mataele

Synopsis Leitis in Waiting (2018) follows the journey of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, a courageous community of transgender women who are navigating the challenges posed by a growing wave of religious extremism and societal prejudice in the South Pacific...