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Tonten's Journey

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1974 · 87 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A Pidgin language drama based upon the emergence of Papua New Guinea as an independent nation. A young coastal man, Tonten, is searching for his missing brother. During his travels Tonten meets and marries a Chimbu girl in the highlands, and then he makes his way over the mountains to Port Moresby, the capital of PNG. After finding his brother, Tonten and his wife return to a peaceful life in his village. Wokabaut Bilong Tonten was the first feature film shot in Papua New Guinea with an all-Indigenous cast.

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Original Title Wokabaut Bilong Tonten
Year 1974
Country Australia, Papua New Guinea
Genre Drama
Director Oliver Howes
Runtime 87 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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Tonten's Journey is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1974. 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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