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Aua Ne'i Galo: The FOBulous Life of Runa

Runa Pitoitua is the daughter of immigrants from Samoa and American Samoa. After attending school at the University of Washington, Seattle, she struggles with her ambivalence on being perceived as a “FOB” by others, and its implications for her Samoan identity.

  • Han Edward So Eckelberg
    Director
  • Runa Pitoitua
    Writer
  • Chanthadeth Chanthalangsy
    Producer
  • Tina Dang
    Producer
  • Han Edward So Eckelberg
    Producer
  • Miguel Laureano
    Producer
  • APIA PICTURES (AπA)
    Producer
  • Runa Pitoitua
    Key Cast
  • Ropati Pitoitua
    Key Cast
  • Faipine Pitoitua
    Key Cast
  • Natalia Pitoitua
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Biopic, Educational
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 17, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Washington

  • United States
Director - Han Edward So Eckelberg