Plot
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 growing outside demands for individual freedom.
Written by
Martin Butler, John Collee, Bentley Dean
Directed by
Martin Butler, Bentley Dean
Crew
Production Countries
Australia, Vanuatu
Production Companies
Contact Films
Languages
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 20 nominations total
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
4,764
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA