Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice.

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.

Drama

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1990-02-01

Runtime

92 minutes

Status

Released

Cast

Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission

New Zealand Film Commission

Grahame McLean Associates