Distant Roots (2026)
Directed by Caleb Teaupa15m
In New Zealand, a Tongan father in his seventies labours through the unchanging rhythm of construction work, long after his children have grown and moved on. As the days blur together and time slips away, he is haunted by distance, from his roots in Vava’u, Tonga, and from the family he is still trying to hold onto.
Year
2026
Country
NZ
Language
English
Release date
19 September 2026
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