Teine

Teine

2023 · 11 min

A poignant story of a dutiful eldest daughter within a Samoan household and her internal struggle of the weight of her responsibilities and expectations from her family, as well as, trying to maintain a grasp on her own aspirations in life.

Directed by Giselle Ilaoa

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