Set on a remote Pacific island, covered in rain forest and dominated by an active volcano, this heartfelt story, enacted by the Yakel tribe, tells of a sister's loyalty, a forbidden love affair and the pact between the old ways and the new.
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Director:
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Stars:
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Stars:
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Set on a remote Pacific island, covered in rain forest and dominated by an active volcano, this heartfelt story, enacted by the Yakel tribe, tells of a sister's loyalty, a forbidden love affair and the pact between the old ways and the new.
I was lucky enough to see this amazing movie in Vanuatu in March. I am frustrated that this movie is not widely available in the US and you can not buy the DVD here. This movie is beautiful. You are transported to another culture dealing with the universal issues of love, family and community norms.
What is even more amazing is the actors are not trained actors but villagers. They do an excellent job.
The movie is visually stunning. Shot in Vanuatu on location with an active volcano in the background adds to the emotion.
Hope others in the US get the opportunity to see this.
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I was lucky enough to see this amazing movie in Vanuatu in March. I am frustrated that this movie is not widely available in the US and you can not buy the DVD here. This movie is beautiful. You are transported to another culture dealing with the universal issues of love, family and community norms.
What is even more amazing is the actors are not trained actors but villagers. They do an excellent job.
The movie is visually stunning. Shot in Vanuatu on location with an active volcano in the background adds to the emotion.
Hope others in the US get the opportunity to see this.