23 February 2006 Drama 15 mins
Set in the Kingdom of Tonga (South Pacific Islands), this film looks at the influence and encroachment of western culture as shown in the relationship of a young man and his traditional father.
Watch the official Tavake 2006 trailer in HD below or find more Tavake videos on Vidimovie.
William Guttenbeil as Tavake
Opeti Mahina as Mohokoi
Folau Kaitapu as Mother
Soane Paulo Po'oi as Friend 1
Ofa Liongitau as Friend 2
Hepoto Pasikala as Market Man
Ilaisa Helu as Kava Man 1
Poi Tonga Vea as Kava Man 2
Makalita Kalavi as Girl at Kava
United States 23 February 2006
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Artwork, screen shots, trailers and other imagery is © 2006 Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking.