Tongan film, Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue considered for Oscar

Update: 2025-12-03

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Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue is the first Tongan film to be considered for an Oscar. Director Vea Mafile'o and writer Luciane Buchannan spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Tongan film, Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue considered for Oscar

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Tongan film, Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue considered for Oscar

Tongan film, Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue considered for Oscar