Tonten's Journey
"The story of a young man's search for his brother and his discovery of an exciting new nation..."
Originally released in 1974. Tonten's Journey is a drama film. directed by Oliver Howes. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Venca, Margaret Balim, and Turuk Wabei
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonten's Journey about?
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 an...
Who directed Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey was directed by Oliver Howes.
How long is Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Tonten's Journey released?
Tonten's Journey was released on March 19, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tonten's Journey?
The main cast of Tonten's Journey includes John Venca, Margaret Balim, Turuk Wabei, Anton Sil, Kaula Awi.