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Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

"High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice."

Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.

Release DateFebruary 1, 1990
StatusReleased
Original TitleFlying Fox in a Freedom Tree
Runtime1h 32min
Budget$800,000
Revenue
LanguageSamoan, English
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesNew Zealand
Production CompaniesNew Zealand Film CommissionGrahame McLean Associates