Tonten's Journey (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1974, Tonten's Journey is a drama film directed by Oliver Howes, running about 87 minutes. “The story of a young man's search for his brother and his discovery of an exciting new nation...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Pidgin language drama based upon the emergence of Papua New Guinea as an independent nation. A young coastal man, Tonten, is searching for his missing brother. During his travels Tonten meets and marries a Chimbu girl in the highlands, and then he makes his way over the mountains to Port Moresby, the capital of PNG. After finding his brother, Tonten and his wife return to a peaceful life in his village. Wokabaut Bilong Tonten was the first feature film shot in Papua New Guinea with an all-Indigenous cast.
Who’s in it. Tonten's Journey stars John Venca, Margaret Balim, Turuk Wabei as Tonten and Anton Sil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tonten's Journey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tonten's Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tonten's Journey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tonten's Journey (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tonten's Journey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tonten's Journey worth watching?
- Tonten's Journey holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tonten's Journey?
- Tonten's Journey stars John Venca, Margaret Balim, Turuk Wabei, Anton Sil and Kaula Awi.
- When was Tonten's Journey released?
- Tonten's Journey was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.