Mother Tongue

movie

A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.

Cast & crew

Vea Mafile'o · Michael Koloi · Luciane Buchanan · Albert Rounds · Elizabeth Thomson · Mikey Falesiu

Studios & networks

New Zealand Film Commission · Run Charlie Films · Script to Screen