Sima Urale’s debut short film, beautifully realised in black and white, tells the story of a young Samoan boy who is expected to play guardian to his siblings. As his parents struggle in their new country, he is overwhelmed by the responsibility. When faced with his grief, the adults fail to recognise his pain. O Tamaiti won Best Short Film awards at film festivals around the globe, including the prestigious Silver Lion at Venice.
Tino, the eldest child of a Samoan immigrant family, has the job of looking after his siblings while his parents struggle with their new lives and work in New Zealand.
O Tamaiti is told from 11-year-old Tino's point of ...
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