Tatau
Jul 02, 2012 · 15m
Director
Chantelle BurgoyneOverview
Tatau is about Siaki (Jack), an elderly Samoan man struggling to come to terms with the lifelong shame of having an incomplete traditional tattoo and the shame of now losing his sight. As Siaki's vision deteriorates, memories of the painful tattooing ceremony he underwent in his youth haunt him as he yearns to see his tattoo completed before it's too late.
Cast of Tatau
Crew of Tatau
About Tatau
What is Tatau about?
Tatau is about Siaki (Jack), an elderly Samoan man struggling to come to terms with the lifelong shame of having an incomplete traditional tattoo and the shame of now losing his sight. As Siaki's vision deteriorates, memories of the painful tattooing ceremony he underwent in his youth haunt him as he yearns to see his tattoo completed before it's too late.
When was Tatau released?
Tatau was released on July 2, 2012.
How long is Tatau?
Tatau runs 15 minutes.
Who directed Tatau?
Tatau was directed by Chantelle Burgoyne.
Who is in the cast of Tatau?
The cast of Tatau includes Beulah Koale (Young Siaki), Stacey Leilua (Sina), Robbie Magasiva (Old Siaki (as Rob Magasiva)), Vasa Tasele (Sione) and Aleni Tufuga (Tufuga Tatau).