Mother Tongue(2024)
Lea Tupu’anga
Mother Tongue Synopsis
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.
Mother Tongue (2024) is a drama film directed by Vea Mafile'o, released on August 6, 2024 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Luciane Buchanan, Albert Rounds, Michael Falesiu and Michael Koloi. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Vea Mafile'o
- Writers:
- Luciane Buchanan
- Producers:
- Alex Lovell, Eldon Booth
- Cinematographer:
- Maria Ines Manchego
- Composer:
- Stephen Gallagher
- Production:
- Run Charlie Films, Script to Screen, New Zealand Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Mother Tongue (2024) Trailer
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Mother Tongue Videos & Clips
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Lea Tupu'anga / Mother Tongue | Trailer
Trailer
Vea Mafile’o on "Lea Tupu’anga / Mother Tongue"
Featurette
Mother Tongue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luciane Buchanan
as Katherine
- Albert Rounds
Albert Rounds
as Siaosi
Michael Falesiu
as Maka
- Michael Koloi
Michael Koloi
as Michael
- Elizabeth Thomson
Elizabeth Thomson
as Susan
Key crew
Directed by Vea Mafile'o, written by Luciane Buchanan, produced by Alex Lovell and Eldon Booth.
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Mother Tongue Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Mother Tongue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother Tongue online?
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Who stars in Mother Tongue?
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The main cast of Mother Tongue (2024) includes Luciane Buchanan, Albert Rounds, Michael Falesiu, Michael Koloi and Elizabeth Thomson. The film was directed by Vea Mafile'o. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother Tongue released?
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Mother Tongue was released on August 6, 2024 and runs for 17m.
Is Mother Tongue worth watching?
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Mother Tongue (2024) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mother Tongue?
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