Sundance Film Festival 2024

Short Film Program 2

Expired January 29, 2024 11:55 AM
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5 films in package
Pasture Prime
A widow falls for a younger man she meets at the Cowboy Church.
Lea Tupu’anga / Mother Tongue
A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.
Thirstygirl
On a road trip with her younger sister, Charlie struggles to hide a secret sex addiction.
The Lost Season
Winter is over. Continue watching.
Merman
A 58-year-old Black Queer man speaks the truth about his life as an emergency nurse, a leather enthusiast, husband, and civil rights advocate.
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Short films may contain graphic sexual or violent content and may not be suitable for children and other audiences. Some films within this program contain strobe effects. Note: The short film Lea Tupu'anga / Mother Tongue is playing in person only, and is not available online. The Masterpiece and The Stag are now available in the Award Winner Short Film Program

A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.

Note: This short film is playing in person only, and is not available online. 

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    17 minutes
  • Language
    English, Tongan (with English subtitles)
  • Country
    New Zealand
  • Director
    Vea Mafile’o
  • Screenwriter
    Luciane Buchanan
  • Producer
    Alex Lovell, Eldon Booth
  • Executive Producer
    Frankie Adams
  • Composer
    Stephen Gallagher
  • Cinematography
    Maria Ines Manchego
  • Editors
    Lisa Greenfield, Anastasia Doniants
  • Art Director
    Emily Mafile’o
  • Costume Design
    Frankie Lolohea
  • Principal Cast
    Luciane Buchanan, Albert Rounds, Mikey Falesiu, Michael Koloi, Elizabeth Thomson
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