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.
▶ Watch TrailerMungau Dain
Dain
Marie Wawa
Wawa
Marceline Rofit
Selin
Kapan Cook
Kapan Cook
Charlie Kahla
Chief Charlie
Lingai Kowia
Father
Dadwa Mungau
Grandmother
Albi Nagia
Grandfather and Shaman
Director
Bentley Dean
Tagline
"Two tribes. One love."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
Contact Films
Reno
February 24, 2017
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