Synopsis
In a traditional tribal society in the South Pacific, a young girl, Wawa, falls in love with her chief’s grandson, Dain. When an inter-tribal war escalates, Wawa is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. The young lovers run away, refusing her arranged fate. They must choose between their hearts and the future of the tribe, while the villagers must wrestle with preserving their traditional culture and adapting it to the increasing outside demands for individual freedom.
Key facts
Original language
Southwest Tanna
Production companies
Contact Films
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score
Setting
Insular Oceania
Trailer
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Festival History
- Berlin International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Academy Awards 2017 academy_award
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2016 generic
- Seattle International Film Festival 2016 generic
- Transilvania International Film Festival 2016 generic - Competiție
- Venice Film Festival 2015 generic
