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In one of the last traditional tribes 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, but are pursued by enemy warriors intent on killing them. 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. Based on a true story and performed by the people of Yakel.

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Director
Bentley Dean  Martin Butler
Writers
Bentley Dean  Martin Butler  John Collee  People Of Yakel
Producer
Carolyn Johnson  Bentley Dean  Martin Butler
Dir. of Photography
Bentley Dean
Cast
Mungau Dain - Marie Wawa - Marceline Rofit - Chief Charlie Kahla - Albi Nangia - Lingai Kowia - Dadwa Mungau - Linette Yowayin - Kapan Cook - Chief Mungau Yokay - Chief Mikum Tainakou
Production Completion
2015
Genre
Drama
Production Company
Contact Films Pty Limited
Australian Sales
Contact Films Pty Limited
International Sales
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Selected Awards & Festivals

Screen News

Screen Australia & Australians in Film 2017 Australian Oscars Reception

The Australian Academy Award nominees gathered at a reception in LA hosted by Screen Australia and Australians in Film.

25 Feb 2017
By Screen Australia
International success #5

International success #5

From the lead roles in the US, to the new audiences from Poland to Mexico – we check in with our local talent taking on the world.

17 Jan 2017
By Screen Australia
International success #4

Tanna and Early Winter lead an all-star Aussie charge at Venice and London Film Festivals

It’s the first year that Australia had films in all categories at the Venice Film Festival, two of which are coming home with awards. At the same time, a record-breaking 13 Aussie films are headed to the London Film Festival. Still more are rolling out at Toronto.

16 Sep 2015
By Screen Australia
Screen Australia's postcard from Cannes