Tatau(2012)
Tatau Synopsis
Tatau is about Siaki (Jack), an elderly Samoan man struggling to come to terms with the lifelong shame of having an incomplete traditional tattoo and the shame of now losing his sight. As Siaki's vision deteriorates, memories of the painful tattooing ceremony he underwent in his youth haunt him as he yearns to see his tattoo completed before it's too late.
Tatau (2012) is a drama film directed by Chantelle Burgoyne, released on July 2, 2012 with a runtime of 15m. It stars Beulah Koale, Stacey Leilua, Robbie Magasiva and Vasa Tasele.
- Director:
- Chantelle Burgoyne
- Writers:
- Chantelle Burgoyne
- Producers:
- Graeme E. Bibby, Chantelle Burgoyne, Zanna Gillespie
- Production:
- Television New Zealand, New Zealand Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Tatau Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beulah Koale
as Young Siaki
- Stacey Leilua
Stacey Leilua
as Sina
Robbie Magasiva
as Old Siaki (as Rob Magasiva)
Vasa Tasele
as Sione
Aleni Tufuga
as Tufuga Tatau
Key crew
Directed by Chantelle Burgoyne, written by Chantelle Burgoyne, produced by Graeme E. Bibby, Chantelle Burgoyne and Zanna Gillespie.
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Who stars in Tatau?
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The main cast of Tatau (2012) includes Beulah Koale, Stacey Leilua, Robbie Magasiva, Vasa Tasele and Aleni Tufuga. The film was directed by Chantelle Burgoyne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tatau released?
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Tatau was released on July 2, 2012 and runs for 15m.