For My Father's Kingdom (2019)

Director Vea Mafile'o creates a portrait of her father to better understand why he still tithes every cent possible back to his home church on the island of Tonga, exploring his culture and her roots along the way.

Directors:

Vea Mafile'o, Jeremiah Tauamiti

Writer:

Vea Mafile'o

Stars:

Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala, Elizabeth Mafile'o, Emil Mafile'o

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala	...	Self (as HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a Ulukalala)
Elizabeth Mafile'o	...	Self
Emil Mafile'o	...	Self
Emily Mafile'o	...	Self
Fiona Mafile'o	...	Self
Robert Mafile'o	...	Self
Saia Mafile'o	...	Self
Vea Mafile'o	...	Self
'Akilisi Pohiva	...	Self (as Hon. Prime Minister Samiuela 'Akilisi Pohiva Tuita)
Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita	...	Self (as The Princess Royal HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu)
King Tupou VI	...	Self (as His Majesty King George Tupou VI)

Storyline

The church of Tonga demands donations, especially from those who have left the country. This personal documentary follows the family of Saia Mafile'o who, decades after moving to New Zealand, still dedicates his life and money entirely to his homeland.

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Plot Keywords:

church | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Did You Know?

Goofs

Tongan Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva is erroneously credited with the surname Tuita, while HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita's surname is omitted from her chyron.

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Quotes

Robert Mafile'o: There are two types of Tongans, the laughing Tongan and the crying Tongan, guess which one I am?

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Details

Official Sites:

Official website

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English Tonga

Release Date:

22 August 2019 (New Zealand)

Also Known As:

For My Father's Kingdom

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$39,982

Company Credits

Production Co:

Malosi Pictures, Paper Run Productions, Paper Run Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color