O Tamaiti

DIRECTOR'S NOTES - Sima Urale Inspired by my own experience as a child growing up surrounded by relatives struggling with Samoan and Western cultures, O Tamaiti, is about the unconditional bond among children in Pacific...

New Zealand Production

Short 1996 Drama 15.00 minutes

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The award-winning story of a young boy who plays guardian and protector to his siblings, but even all his efforts cannot prevent the death of the new baby.

1996 - 'Best Short Film' Venice

'Best Short Film' Asia Pacific

'Best Short Film' NZ Film & TV Awards

'Silver Plaque' Chicago International Film Festival

1997 - Sundance Film Festival

Directors

Sima Urale

Producers

Kara Paewai

Screenplay Writers

Sima Urale

Cast

Harry Wendt
Tino

Therese Fatu
Tala

Charles Faanausili
Pita

Tom Andrews
Manaia

Julio Meli
Julio

Crew

Rewa Harre | Director of Photography

Annie Collins | Editor

Production Company

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