When the Man Went South

When the Man Went South

When the Man Went South

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When the Man Went South

2014

1h 24m

4.7(3 votes)

Adventure

Drama

Comedy

Overview

A story about a Tongan hunter named, Flying Fox, who is instructed to set out on a journey by his village chief, Singing Whale , to learn about his strengths as a man. During his journey he meets two warring villages and attempts to mediate their differences. Flying Fox applies the lessons he learned on his journey when he returns to his home village to find trouble.

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12 members

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Barnie Duncan

Alejandro

Barnie Duncan

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Kevin Keys

Felipe

Kevin Keys

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Monalisa Topui

East Village Woman

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Sesika Afu

West Village Girl

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Soane Prescott

Flying Fox - Peka

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Loketi Tatafu

Singing Whale - Tofua'a

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Kelepi Fonohema

Clever Eel - Toke

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Sione Ma'u

Slow Bat - To'ohi

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Poy David Barnes Tonga

Yellow Leaves - Lauenga

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Alafua Topui

Ant - Lo

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'Isileli Vaea

Spry Porpoise - Tu'utu'u

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Taipaleti 'Atu'ake

Two Palms - Ua'i Paame

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