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Chief

Chief

Every couple of days, I give the ocean a chance to take me

Genres

Drama

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Semu Fatutoa drives a taxi in Honolulu, Hawaii, slowly forgetting his old life as a tribal Chief in Samoa. Little does he know, his old life is looking for him.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

01 February 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

Diane Ako

Diane Ako

Newscaster

Analu

Analu

Taxi Passenger

Kalani 'Apuakehau

Kalani 'Apuakehau

Pono's Dad

Tavita Asuao

Tavita Asuao

Samoan Man

Chief Sielu Avea

Chief Sielu Avea

Chief Semu Fatutoa

Chief Ulai Manu Avea

Chief Ulai Manu Avea

Old Samoan in Taxi

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