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For My Father's Kingdom (2019)

| Documentary | 22 August 2019 (New Zealand)
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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:

Saia Mafile'o, Vea Mafile'o
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Cast

Credited cast:
Saia Mafile'o Saia Mafile'o ... Himself
Vea Mafile'o Vea Mafile'o ... Herself
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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.

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Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 August 2019 (New Zealand) See more »
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Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$39,982
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Paper Run Productions, Paper Run Productions See more »
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