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"The Land Has Eyes/Pear Ta Ma 'On Maf"

The Land Has Eyes/Pear Ta Ma 'On Maf
(2003, 87 min.) FIJI
Director: Vilsoni Hereniko (Rotuman)
Producers: Jeannette Paulson Hereniko and Corey Tong
Executive Producer: Merata Mita (Maori)

Infused with gentle wisdom and beautifully filmed, this is the first feature film to be directed by a native of the Fiji Islands. Living on the island of Rotuma, young Viki (Sapeta Taito), rejecting colonial culture, is inspired by her people's tradition of the Warrior Woman (played by Rena Owen, well-known from Once Were Warriors), and stands up to the authorities when her father is unjustly accused.

Image credit: The Land Has Eyes/Pear Ta Ma 'On Maf

Vilsoni Hereniko

Jeannette Paulson Hereniko

First Nations/First Features

2004 At the Movies, NYC - East Coast Premiere

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