Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree

Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree 1990 Directed by Martyn Sanderson

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.

Countries New Zealand , USA

Production Country New Zealand

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Samoan

Gnere Drama

Production Companies New Zealand Film Commission , Grahame McLean Associates

Budget $800,000

Release Date 1 February 1990

92 mins