Tanna

Tanna

2015 · 100 min · EN · 6.7 (89 votes)
Dir. Martin Butler, Bentley Dean · Starring Mungau Dain, Marie Wawa, Marceline Rofit, Kapan Cook, Charlie Kahla, Lingai Kowia · Music Antony Partos

Two tribes. One love.

RomanceDrama

In a traditional tribal society in the South Pacific, a young girl, Wawa, falls in love with her chief’s grandson, Dain. When an inter-tribal war escalates, Wawa is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. The young lovers run away, refusing her arranged fate. They must choose between their hearts and the future of the tribe, while the villagers must wrestle with preserving their traditional culture and adapting it to the increasing outside demands for individual freedom.

VIBE

A sweeping, visually stunning portrayal of young love against the backdrop of ancient traditions and volcanic power. It feels raw, deeply emotional, and tragically beautiful, exploring the universal struggle between personal desire and communal duty.

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