For My Father's Kingdom

1h 37m
Documentary
7

The church of Tonga demands donations, especially from those who have left the country. This personal documentary follows the family of Saia Mafile’o who, decades after moving to New Zealand, still dedicates his life and money entirely to his homeland.

Cast

Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala
Self
Elizabeth Mafile'o
Self
Vea Mafile'o
Self
Emily Mafile'O
Self
Fiona Mafile'o
Self
Robert Mafile'o
Self
Saia Mafile'o
Self
'Akilisi Pohiva
Self
Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita
Self
King Tupou V
Self

Crew

Vea Mafile'o
Director, Writer, Producer
Jeremiah Tauamiti
Director, Writer, Director of Photography, Cinematography
Margot Francis
Editor
Rosie Ings
Assistant Editor
Jon Newell
Colorist
Brian Holland
Executive Producer
Vincent Burke
Executive Producer
Sandra Kailahi
Producer
Amanda Heatley
Post Production Producer
Victoria Chu
Post Production Supervisor
Dick Reade
Sound Designer
Briar Prastiti
Music
David Long
Music
Emma Conroy
Production Manager
Sisi'uno Helu
Thanks
Vela Manusaute
Thanks

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