Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story

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Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story
Film poster
Directed byZena Iese
Written byZena Iese
Produced byTuugaolo Logotaeao
Alfred Tinitali
Starring
    • Tai Williams
    • Kristina Vaeao
    • Princess Auvaa
    • Fa’afetai Ta’afua Ulu
Narrated byReupena Paopao Sheck
CinematographyAlexander Zodiacal Jr.
Edited byZena Iese
Production
company
Navigator Island Pictures
Release date
20 December 2013
Running time
85 minutes
CountryAmerican Samoa
LanguagesSamoan
English

Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story is a 2013 romantic comedy film written and directed by Zena Iese, filmed and set in American Samoa.[1] The film is principally in the Samoan language, and the title means "you are awesome" in Samoan.[2]

Production[edit]

Director-writer-editor Zena Iese had previously produced a short film, Heart to Heart – Fatu O Le Alofa.[3][4] Filming took place in Pago Pago; the ʻava ceremony scene was filmed at Veterans Memorial Stadium.[5] The film was partially financed via FundRazr.[6]

Synopsis[edit]

Jack falls in love with Angel, but is rejected. Diana, a faʻafafine, coaches Jack on how to win a woman.

Release[edit]

Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story had its world premiere on at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium in Pago Pago.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story - Movie". Moviefone.
  2. ^ Blog, Natano Film (August 14, 2016). ""You Are Awesome" Actor spotlight: Tai B Williams".
  3. ^ "Zena Iese — athlete, film maker and teacher". www.samoanews.com. September 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "LOMU: Afai e le o malepe, e leai se mea e fai ai fua". studylib.net.
  5. ^ "Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story (2013) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  6. ^ "Help Fund Hilarious Movie From American Samoa!". FundRazr.
  7. ^ "Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story - Here's the re-edited version of our poster and the information listed on it for easier viewing pleasure". Facebook.

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