Mother Tongue (2024)
Original title: Lea Tupu’anga
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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.
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Luciane BuchananKatherineAlbert RoundsSiaosiMikey FalesiuMakaMichael KoloiMichaelElizabeth ThomsonSusanMovie DNA
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What is Mother Tongue 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.
How long is Mother Tongue?
Mother Tongue has a runtime of 17 minutes.