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A Balasaur Score of 75 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, Metacritic 75/100. Scores higher than 92% of the 2,324 2010s romance movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic75/100
111 audience votes
Key crew
- Martin ButlerDirector
- Bentley DeanDirector
- Martin ButlerWriter
- John ColleeWriter
- Bentley DeanWriter
- Antony PartosOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mungau DainDain
- Marie WawaWawa
- Marceline RofitSelin
- Kapan CookKapan Cook
- Charlie KahlaChief Charlie
- Lingai KowiaFather
- Dadwa MungauGrandmother
- Albi NagiaGrandfather and Shaman
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Themes
beachtraditionindigenousarranged marriagevolcanotribelovepacific islandvolcanic eruptionindigenous australiansindigenous peoplesvanuatu