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One day, a canoe carrying an infant boy washes up on the shores of a remote island. Hailed as a good omen, the boy, Tama (Joe Falou), is adopted by Malio (Rawiri Paratene), the island chief. Malio grooms Tama to be his successor, but a string of bad luck causes Malio to rethink his decision. Tama is passed from family to family until he winds up with Mahana (Kayte Ferguson) and her drunken father. When Tama eventually decides to leave the island, he vows to come back for Mahana, whom he loves.
Original Release
06/09/2004
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George Henare | Johnny Lingo |
| Rawiri Paratene | Malio Chief |
| Joe Folau | Tama |
| Alvin Fitisemanu | Chief Steward |
| Kayte Ferguson | Mahana |
| Peter Sa'ena-Brown | Miriama's Father |
| Hori Ahipene | Pioi |
| Jim Perry | Malio Elder |
| Sima Urale | Hoku |
| Goeretti Chadwick | Malio Seductress |
Directors
Writers
Riwia Brown, John Garbett, Patricia McGerr
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| George Henare | Johnny Lingo |
| Rawiri Paratene | Malio Chief |
| Joe Folau | Tama |
| Alvin Fitisemanu | Chief Steward |
| Kayte Ferguson | Mahana |
| Peter Sa'ena-Brown | Miriama's Father |
| Hori Ahipene | Pioi |
| Jim Perry | Malio Elder |
| Sima Urale | Hoku |
| Goeretti Chadwick | Malio Seductress |
| Tausani Simei-Barton | Young Tama |
| Fokikovi Soakimi | Young Mahana |
| Esela Alo | Young Man |
| Sela Apera | Miriama's Mother |
| Christina Asher | Ulani |
| Suivai Autagavaia | Young Viane |
| Tungia Baker | Turtle Island Grandmother |
| Teuila Blakely | Natiti's Sister |
| Ross Duncan | Writer |
| Taungaroa Emile | Pua's Friend #1 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Tim Coddington | Executive Producer |
| Brad Pelo | Executive Producer |
| John Garbett | Producer |
| Gerald R. Molen | Producer |
