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Tongan Ark

"Tongan Ark"

A film for the senses as much as the mind, this lyrical documentary records the last years of Professor Futa Helu and his miraculous ‘Atenisi Institute, an unconventional and independent Oceanic school. Ancient Greek philosophy, opera and Tongan culture combine in this portrait of a teacher, navigating his people through crisis in a small but hearty island kingdom.

Top Cast

  • Futa Helu

    Futa Helu

    Self

  • 'Atolomake Helu

    'Atolomake Helu

    Self

  • Sisi'uno Helu

    Sisi'uno Helu

    Self

  • Kik Velt

    Kik Velt

    Self

  • M.G. Horowitz

    M.G. Horowitz

    Self

  • 'Opeti Taliai

    'Opeti Taliai

    Self

Overview

A film for the senses as much as the mind, this lyrical documentary records the last years of Professor Futa Helu and his miraculous ‘Atenisi Institute, an unconventional and independent Oceanic school. Ancient Greek philosophy, opera and Tongan culture combine in this portrait of a teacher, navigating his people through crisis in a small but hearty island kingdom.

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