Tala Pasifika - The Hibiscus

Tala Pasifika was a pioneering Pacific Island drama series; this episode is one of six short films that screened on TV One in 1996. 'The Hibiscus' is the lighthearted tale of Sefo (Soi Paito Siulepa), a retired grandfather who arrives from Samoa and plants a hibiscus in the family's back yard. Although he has difficulty speaking English, the garden is a forum to explain history and Samoan tradition to the kids. When Mum reveals her plan to concrete the yard and put in a BBQ area, the kids come up with a compromise.

Key Cast & Crew

Whetu Fala

Director

Ruth Kaupua

Producer

Makerita Urale

Writer

Soi Paito Siulepa

As: Sefo

Kalan Maiava

As: John

Olivia Muliaumaseali'i

As: Sala