Tala Pasifika - Malama

This short drama about losing a loved one features actor Jay Laga'aia (Street Legal). Young Malama (Saili Williams) lost her eyesight in the car crash that killed her mother. Although Nalama can't see in the physical world, she has gained a window into the spirit world. Her father (Laga'aia) still grieves, and can't cope with raising the kids. His frustrations manifest as anger. When Malama and her brother attend their baptism, the family crisis hits boiling point. Written by ex Tagata Pasifika reporter Aaron Taouma, Malama screened on television in 1996, as part of pioneering Pasifika drama series Tala Pasifika.

I hate him.

– Pele (Sefo Tauilo) on her father Ta'a (Jay Laga'aia)

Key Cast & Crew

Don Selwyn

Executive Producer, Casting

Aaron Taouma

Writer

Saili Williams

As: Malama

Sefo Tauilo

As: Pele

Jay Laga'aia

As: Ta'a

Matt Bowkett

Director, Casting