Private Project

Brutal Lives - Mo'ui Faingata'a Film

A former boxing champion haunted by an ancestor's spirit must face his past when he returns home to bury his beloved father.

  • Vela Manusaute
    Director
    The Messiah
  • Sandra Kailahi
    Writer
    For My Father's Kingdom
  • Vela Manusaute
    Writer
    The Messiah
  • Sandra Kailahi
    Producer
    For My Father's Kingdom
  • Joe Folau
    Key Cast
    "Soane, 'The Shark' Valu"
  • Saane Vaipulu Green
    Key Cast
    "Lupe "
  • Sesilia Pusiaki
    Key Cast
    "'Ofa"
  • Aisea Latu
    Key Cast
    "Ben "
  • Haanz Faavae-Jackson
    Key Cast
    "Tomasi "
  • Jason Manumu'a
    Key Cast
    "Salesi"
  • Albert Heimuli Rounds
    Key Cast
    "Tala Fekau"
  • 'Ailini Manumu'a Alatini
    Key Cast
    "Faito'o "
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 4 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 5, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    357,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • ImagineNATIVE Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    October 23, 2021
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Vela Manusaute