One Thousand Ropes (2017)
Overview
The father of a deeply troubled household that endured tragedy both from without and within, seeks to reconcile with his youngest daughter by making a journey to both symbolically and culturally lay the family "ghosts" to rest.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | sm |
| Popularity | 1.904 |
Directed By
Tusi Tamasese
Crew
Tusi Tamasese
Frankie Karena
Anne Chamberlain
Annie Collins
Catherine Fitzgerald
Tina Cleary
Miranda Rivers
Nicola Olsen
Andrew Mackie
Tim Prebble
Michael Eldred
Leon Narbey
Shayne Radford
Natalie Henderson
Tusi Tamasese
TOP CAST
Frankie Adams
Ilisa
Lagi Farani
Eva
Beulah Koale
Molesi
Nathaniel Lees
Henry Pasi
Helen Pearse Otene
Midwife
Ene Petaia
Debt
Uelese Petaia
Maea
Anapela Polataivao
Dorothy
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