The Orator
“The strongest voice comes from the heart.”
2011•1h 50m•7.0•Released
Drama
The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.
Director
Tusi Tamasese
Writer
Tusi Tamasese
Languages
Samoan
Studio
Blueskin Films
Cast
Fa'afiaula Sanote
Saili
Tausili Pushparaj
Vaaiga
Salamasina Mataia
Litia
Ioata Tanielu
Poto
Kome Alauni
Kome
Fiona Collins
Lupe
Sou Ah Colt
Bus Driver
Lesa Liki Crichton
Candidate
Falefatu Enari
Lototasi
Mailifo Faalau
Family Worker
Viena Foliga
Tomboy
Pili Fuluasou
Faiaso
Filimaua Hala
Young Man Lover
John S. Kaino
Cheeky Young Man
Kalosi Kaisa
Family Worker
Production
Company
Blueskin Films
Company
O Le Tulafale
Producer
Catherine Fitzgerald
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