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Mother Tongue

202417mVea Mafile'o

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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.

Drama
Female ProtagonistBilingualShort Film

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What is Mother Tongue (2024) about?

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.

Who stars in Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue stars Luciane Buchanan (Katherine), Albert Rounds (Siaosi), Michael Falesiu (Maka), Michael Koloi (Michael), Elizabeth Thomson (Susan). The film was directed by Vea Mafile'o.

How long is Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue has a runtime of 17 min and premiered in 2024.

Where can I watch Mother Tongue?

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