The Hibiscus

Part of the groundbreaking Pacific Isalnad television series, Tala Pacifika, The Hibiscus tells the story of Sefo who arrives in New Zealand after his wife's death to live with his daughter and her family. The hibiscus...

New Zealand Production

Short 1995 Drama 10.00 minutes

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Grandfather Sefo finds it difficult to adjust when he moves from the Islands to New Zealand to live. Sefo pines for the simple things from home. His family is completely Westernised, but he finds an ally in his grandson.

Directors

Whetu Fala

Producers

Ruth Kaupua

Screenplay Writers

Makerita Urale

Executive Producers

Don Selwyn

Cast

Soi Paito Siulepa
Sefo

Olivia Muliaumaseali'i
Sala

Kalan Maiava
John

Crew

Matt Bowkett | DOP

Production Company

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