Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree — Plot

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 date
• February 1, 1990
• Runtime
• 92 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Martyn Sanderson

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree — Cast

Faifua Amiga Jr. Pepe

R

Richard von Sturmer Tagata

F

Fuialo Molimau Toasa

A

Aloema Anae Pepe's mother

P

Peseta Sinave Isara Pepe's father

A

Afatia Aloese Susana

S

Sapio To' Ala Susana's father

P

Pativaine Ainuu Susana's mother