Based on a true story, "The Other Side of Heaven" follows the journey of a young Mormon missionary named John H. Groberg as he leaves his family behind in Idaho to serve in Tonga in the 1950s. In a remote and unfamiliar place, John faces challenges such as language barriers, natural disasters, and cultural differences. Despite the hardships, he develops deep friendships, finds love, and experiences personal growth.
Jonah is a mischievous teenage boy from Tonga who causes trouble at school and with his family. Despite his antics, Jonah is lovable and has a heart of gold. Follow his adventures as he navigates through the challenges of high school and growing up in Tonga.
Summer Heights High is a mockumentary-style comedy that takes place at a public high school in Australia. The show follows the lives of various eccentric characters, including a drama teacher, an exchange student, and a popular girl. With its satirical take on high school life, Summer Heights High provides plenty of laughs and memorable moments.
Missionary John H. Groberg returns to Tonga in the 1960s with his wife and their five young daughters. When their sixth child is born with a serious illness, the Grobergs face their ultimate test of faith, only to find themselves surrounded by the love and prayers of thousands of Tongans. Barriers of inter religious strife are soon broken down as all unite in hopes of a miracle that will save the baby's life, as well as the life of a Tongan minister's son.
A six-part documentary film series exhibiting the people and geography of Oceania; particularly, of Fiji and Tonga.
‘The Legend of Baron To’a’ tells the story of Fritz, a Tongan entrepreneur who returns to his old neighbourhood and inadvertently causes the theft of his late father’s valued pro wrestling title belt by some ruthless gangsters led by ‘man-mountain’ Tahu. When negotiation and diplomacy fail to get it back, he is forced to embrace his father’s legacy to reclaim the title.
A story about a Tongan hunter named, Flying Fox, who is instructed to set out on a journey by his village chief, Singing Whale , to learn about his strengths as a man. During his journey he meets two warring villages and attempts to mediate their differences. Flying Fox applies the lessons he learned on his journey when he returns to his home village to find trouble.
Tongan Ninja is a hilarious comedy-action film that takes place in the beautiful Pacific islands. It tells the story of a brave and clumsy ninja who falls in love and faces various challenges to win his true love's heart. Filled with absurd humor, parody, and slapstick comedy, this movie is sure to leave you laughing and entertained.
Pacific Warriors is a sports documentary that explores the world of rugby in the Pacific Islands. It follows the journey of rugby players from Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga as they face challenges and triumphs in their professional sports careers.
The south sea island Tonga is full of plantations and scoundrels. Ellen Bradford arrives expecting marriage to respectable and successful plantation owner only to find he is a drunk and gambler. Being the only white woman she is the desire of scoundrels and cut-throats.
The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.
A multi-generational film of a unique, vanishing culture of Polynesian women jugglers in The Kingdom of Tonga.
Ancient philosophy, opera and Tongan culture come together in this intimate portrait of a teacher, his school and his people as they navigate a sea of repression and doubt in a small but troubled Pacific island kingdom.
Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal and Pacific Island Rugby is a compelling documentary that delves into the corrupt practices and challenges faced by Pacific Island teams in the world of rugby. With a focus on issues such as greed, betrayal, and the struggle to compete on a global scale, the film offers a revealing and thought-provoking look at the real-life experiences of players from Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. Through interviews and in-depth analysis, the documentary uncovers the harsh realities and systemic injustices that plague the sport in the Pacific region.
Set in the Kingdom of Tonga (South Pacific Islands), this film looks at the influence and encroachment of western culture as shown in the relationship of a young man and his traditional father.
Join an intrepid adventurer as he embarks on a global journey, encountering breathtaking landscapes, exotic wildlife, and fascinating cultures along the way. From the vast Sahara Desert to the remote outback of Australia, this film takes you on a thrilling safari through some of the most spectacular destinations on Earth.
Olympic champion, Kiwi icon, Tongan leader, mother, daughter, sister, survivor - Winning was just part of the journey.
12 Strangers are morooned on a deserted island in Fiji to solve clues and puzzles to win $25,000. Each week two people are eliminated.
A short film that explores the history and understanding of the subculture of boys/men raised as girls in the Kingdom of Tonga. A Fakaleiti is born a male child who decides, or is chosen by his family, to dress and behave as a girl. Traditional believe says this occurs when a family may have only male children and deem it necessary to teach one of the boys cooking, cleaning, weaving, sewing – chores associated with a daughter – thus behaving as if a girl. Homosexuality is sometimes the motivation, but not always. Looked on with fascination and disdain, Fakaleitis are a unique, yet vital part of Tongan culture.
This is a documentary which not only shows the ancient traditional art form of healing, but also tries to capture the essence of being a traditional healer in an ever-changing environment. Traditional healers are shown collecting, preparing and administering herbal remedies that they have passed down from one generation to the next. Healers discuss where, why and how they gained their knowledge and why they choose to carry on age-old customs and practices despite the fact that Tonga is becoming a nation increasingly dependent on western medicine. Tonga's traditional healers are adapting to niches such as prenatal care and physical therapy. Interspersed throughout the film are beautiful scenes of water, agriculture, rainforest and people, all of which comprise current island life in the Kingdom of Tonga.
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