Sons for the Return Home
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1979 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Paul Maunder |
| Runtime | 117 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.3/10 (3 votes) |
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Sons for the Return Home is an acquired taste at 2.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1979. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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