Chief (2008)
Overview
Semu Fatutoa drives a taxi in Honolulu, Hawaii, slowly forgetting his old life as a tribal Chief in Samoa. Little does he know, his old life is looking for him.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.317 |
Directed By
Brett W. Wagner
TOP CAST
Diane Ako
Newscaster
Analu
Taxi Passenger
Kalani 'Apuakehau
Pono's Dad
Tavita Asuao
Samoan Man
Chief Sielu Avea
Chief Semu Fatutoa
Chief Ulai Manu Avea
Old Samoan in Taxi
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