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Release Date:
August 4, 2012
Original Title:
Tongan Ark
Genres:
Documentary | History
Production Companies:
Public Films Inc.
Production Countries:
New Zealand | Tonga
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 68
Ancient philosophy, opera and Tongan culture come together in this intimate portrait of a teacher, his school and his people as they navigate a sea of repression and doubt in a small but troubled Pacific island kingdom.
Cinematography:
Paul Janman
Director:
Paul Janman
Editor:
Malcolm Clarke
Paul Janman
Music:
Anna Rice
Musician:
Gregory Magee
Online Editor:
Alastair Tye Samson
Producer:
Echo Janman
Echo Zeanah Janman
Production Manager:
Echo Janman
Scoring Mixer:
Debbie Smith
Sound Editor:
Matt Aickin
Thomas Miskin
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