Tala Pasifika - A Day in the Life

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Title

Tala Pasifika - A Day in the Life

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Description

This short film follows Pasifika school friends Siosi (Johnny Angel), Matt (Faifua Amiga) and John (Robert Luisi), as they anxiously await their School Certificate results. On the day he receives his grades, Siosi is beaten and insulted by his father (Ene Petaia), but an even greater tragedy is about to occur within his circle of friends. The event acts as a catalyst for Siosi and his father to reconcile. Tala Pasifika was a pioneering Pacific Island drama series. Mario Goa's story was one of...

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Format

Video

Date created

1996

URL

https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/tala-pasifika-day-in-the-life-1996

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tragedy / drama / short / family tension / nz on air / new zealand on air / teenagers / teenage boys / bedroom / family / family pressure / exams / school cert / school certificate / eduction / immigration / school / high school / graffiti / crying / stress / male friendship / mates / home / family life / pasifika / belting / belted / mother / father / mum / dad / discipline / suicide / death / grief / reconciliation / 1990s / nineties / exam / anger / judgement / puberty / tokelauia presbyterian church / tuavalu presbyterian church / nz film commission / parental pressure / expectation

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