Take Home Pay (2019)
Overview
Two brothers; Alama and Popo, arrive for the first time in NZ as Seasonal Workers, making plenty of money to take back home to their family in Samoa. But things take a turn for the worst when Popo steals Alamas' money and runs away. Alama is determined not to return home empty handed, but the only relative that answers his call for help is Bob Titilo; an aspiring private investigator in his 40s. Alama begins to doubt his decision when Bob's unconventional methods take them on a wild goose chase. This New Action Comedy is brought to you by the Makers of hit Comedies; Three Wise Cousins and Hibiscus and Ruthless.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.829 |
Directed By
Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa
TOP CAST
Vito Vito
Alama
Tofiga Fepulea'i
Bob Titilo
Yvonne Maea-Brown
Malia
Simon Clark
Tony Green
Ronnie Taulafo
Popo
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