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Mother Tongue

5.0(1)202417m1

A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • female protagonist
  • bilingual
  • short film

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Vea Mafile'o

Produced in

New Zealand

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSundance Film Festival20 Jan 2024
  • New ZealandNZ

    • TheatricalNew Zealand International Film Festival (Wellington); part of "New Zealand's Best 2024" shorts showcase6 Aug 2024

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Mother Tongue was released on 6 August 2024.

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