Tonten's Journey
Mar 19, 1974 · 1h 27m
Director
Oliver HowesOverview
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.
Cast of Tonten's Journey
Crew of Tonten's Journey
About Tonten's Journey
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 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…
When was Tonten's Journey released?
Tonten's Journey was released on March 19, 1974.
How long is Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who directed Tonten's Journey?
Tonten's Journey was directed by Oliver Howes.
Who is in the cast of Tonten's Journey?
The cast of Tonten's Journey includes John Venca, Margaret Balim, Turuk Wabei (Tonten), Anton Sil and Kaula Awi.