Sons for the Return Home
Originally released in 1979. Sons for the Return Home is a drama/romance film. directed by Paul Maunder.
Starring Uelese Petaia, Fiona Lindsay, and Moria Walker
Synopsis
A Samoan male, Sione, and a Palagi New Zealand female,Sarah, meet while studying at Wellington's Victoria University. A relationship develops quickly, but each finds the other's culture a hard adjustment. Friends and family are not supportive, particularly when she becomes pregnant, although he proposes marriage. She leaves for Australia for an abortion and he returns to Samoa.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
2.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Budget
$400K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $400,000
Production Companies
- Pacific Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sons for the Return Home about?
A Samoan male, Sione, and a Palagi New Zealand female,Sarah, meet while studying at Wellington's Victoria University. A relationship develops quickly, but each finds the other's culture a hard adju...
Who directed Sons for the Return Home?
Sons for the Return Home was directed by Paul Maunder.
How long is Sons for the Return Home?
Sons for the Return Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Sons for the Return Home released?
Sons for the Return Home was released on October 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sons for the Return Home?
The main cast of Sons for the Return Home includes Uelese Petaia, Fiona Lindsay, Moria Walker, Amalamo Tanielu, Anne Flannery.