
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the AACTA Award for Best Original Music Score (2016)
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Nominations
7 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2017)
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Setting
Set in Insular Oceania
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Music
Music by Antony Partos
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Bentley Dean
Details
- Directors
- Writers
- Martin ButlerWriter
- John ColleeWriter
- Bentley DeanWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 16, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Australia, Vanuatu
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In the United States
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