The Legend of Baron To’a (2020)
Primiering at November 11, 2020 in theaters.
Action, Comedy
The film tells the story of Fritz, a Tongan entrepreneur who returns to his old neighbourhood and inadvertently causes the theft of his late father’s valued pro wrestling title belt by some ruthless gangsters led by ‘man-mountain’ Tahu. When negotiation and diplomacy fail to get it back, he is forced to embrace his father’s legacy to reclaim the title.
‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ meets ‘Kung-Fu Hustle’ in this action-packed urban adventure directed by Kiel McNaughton boasting an all-star Pasifika and Māori cast, including Uli Latukefu, Nathaniel Lees, Jay Laga’aia, John Tui, Shavaughn Ruakere and Fasitua Amosa alongside rising stars Duane Evans Jr. and Lotima Pome’e (General Fiyah).
Director: Kiel McNaughton
Writers: John Argall, Owen Black
Stars: Uli Latukefu, Nathaniel Lees, Jay Laga’aia, Shavaughn Ruakere, John Tui, Xavier Horan, Fasitua Amosa
►Cast
Uli Latukefu | ► | Fritz |
Nathaniel Lees | ► | Otto |
Jay Laga’aia | ► | George |
Shavaughn Ruakere | ► | Renee |
John Tui | ► | Baron To’a |
Xavier Horan | ► | Wayne |
Fasitua Amosa | ► | Carey |
Duane Evans Jr. | ► | Royden |
Sateki Finau-Baas | ► | Lotu |
Eds Eramiha | ► | Rick |
Villa Junior Lemanu | ► | Hux |
Ashlee Fidow | ► | Daisy |
Tawaroa Kawana | ► | Mutz |
Lotima Pome’e | ► | Young Fritz |
Ray Liufau | ► | Tahu |
Jaya Rees | ► | Lacey |
Kauri-Lee Wijohn | ► | Child Fritz |
Lolo Rounds | ► | Taha Tolu |
Millen Baird | ► | Marlon |
Siobhan Marshall | ► | Jude |
Tian Tan | ► | Uber Driver Ken |
Benjamin Law | ► | Ted (voice) |
Api McNaughton | ► | Damos |
Hayden Daniel | ► | The Law |
Christine Liu | ► | Mother |
Zayn Ma | ► | Baby |
Dax | ► | Smiley the Dog |
Katlyn Wong | ► | Mia |
Atoa Peutangi | ► | Young Carey |
Michel Mulipola | ► | BBQ Wrestler #1 |
Jamie Seu | ► | BBQ Wrestler #2 |
Brian Toleafoa | ► | Jubba |
Tori Marsh | ► | Leroy |
Leilani Tominiko | ► | Stilts |
Caleb Just | ► | 80’s Wrestler #1 |
Rob Eden | ► | 80’s Wrestler #2 |
Alfred Vodermann | ► | 80’s Wrestler #3 |
Leroy Lakamu | ► | Weed Buyer |
Andrew Stehlin | ► | Kipa |
Kiel McNaughton | ► | Lui |
Siaosi Fonua | ► | Tapa |
Matt Bennett | ► | Pool Player 1 |
Leigh Hawira | ► | Pool Player 2 |
Howard Cyster | ► | Dart Player |
Daniel Papali’i | ► | Little George |
Sacha Earnest | ► | The Peloton |
Jake Earnest | ► | The Peloton |
Karepa Heke Kaiawha | ► | The Peloton |
Truth Simeon | ► | The Peloton |
Renae Colman Savage | ► | The Peloton |
Thomas Colman Savage | ► | The Peloton |
Elroy Stehlin | ► | The Peloton |
Mika Aleki | ► | Pig Hunter |
Monty Gasolo | ► | Pig Hunter |
Maurice Hauraki Mangu | ► | Pig Hunter |
Michael Parker | ► | Pig Hunter |
Dee Pimoni | ► | Pig Hunter |
Shaun Purcell | ► | Pig Hunter |
Manu Tukia | ► | Pig Hunter |
Sakaio Viane | ► | Pig Hunter |
Geoffrey Wong | ► | Pig Hunter |