Mother Tongue (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2024, Mother Tongue is a drama film directed by Vea Mafile'o, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Mother Tongue stars Luciane Buchanan as Katherine, Albert Rounds as Siaosi, Mikey Falesiu as Maka and Michael Koloi as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mother Tongue has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Tongue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Tongue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Tongue (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Tongue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Tongue worth watching?
- Mother Tongue 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 Mother Tongue?
- Mother Tongue stars Luciane Buchanan, Albert Rounds, Mikey Falesiu, Michael Koloi and Elizabeth Thomson.
- When was Mother Tongue released?
- Mother Tongue was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.