MUA - Short Rotuman Film

‘MUA’ is a Rotuman short Directed by yours truly. I wanted to showcase the things I held dearest to me, which is my family and the Rotuman Language — and to convey the most important message of all, to not take either for granted.

Based in Aotearoa, a young Rotuman living with his grandmother strays away from his culture and language and must work together with her to learn more about his identity before it’s too late.

[canterburyjhiguma]

Very moving! Absolutely beautiful. Well done!

[v_Slime]

Rotuman blood, Born in Fiji, live in Australia, never thought i would see a Rotuman film and nana just like mine speak alike. brought a tear and gave a like!

[jfonmoa]

Tristan! This was beautifully shot, written, and performed. Can't wait to see more. Alalum ma hanisiof

[LadyMiki-qcvx]

Fãiåk se'ea, this 🎬 is just beautiful ❤️ 💖, a moving piece & it does transport you to a moment in life to always appreciate our elders & the teachings of culture, customs & traditions 🙏 🤲! Im definitely sharing this w/ fam & ppl. Allalum x 💐

[harmonizewithme]

Bro! Why you got me here feeling emotional? I think this hits home for any child of an immigrant who is losing their culture and forgetting their language. Thanks for sharing

[teuea]

I just got back after spending a week in rotuma such an amazing place with warm hearted people that still strongly stick to their cultures

[husilamea]

Noa’ia Tristan. ❤ raw and real brought so many memories for me….aier se te’ ne os temamfua ea…”huaha’ se ka fepia” Amis ne alalum ma fup se os mamapiga amis noh fauak e oris roaitu. Fai’aksea famote e majau.

[nahidodger]

Hi Tristan, Are you going to release the 'Hia Hie' track?

[onepunchman]

I wish my grandparents were alive so that I could learn the language because my own Rotuman father won't teach me.
All I can do now is to learn from books I guess😔😔

[Fabe]

Noa'ia 'e re malu ma ia 'es 'ao se maur 'on haharagi 'e teranit 'e 'i. Love the script and you hit home!! Pls do more

[Simon-ogfk]

Love the Movie Cuz so talented love the hairstyle Hanisiof

[georgeaptinko]

Noh a'fai ma taupir se faeg mua'ak 'on ''Oo'i ma te Manfua 'e ave ne iris noh maurie, 'ou fe'eni ma garue lelei kal 'es 'ao ra 'e reko 'oris mauri par vehea - faia'kse'ea Tristan ma Ohon Rosa, mal ta e's fuag ti' pau se 'os mon la'riti' ne 'oris 'o'o'i ma mapiga maur la mo haniof

[mflelei]

This is Beautiful 😭❤
I need a full version of that track HIE HIA ❤❤❤

[rosievamarasi]

Great stuff bro! Way to make awareness on our culture and language! ❤️ so proud of you Zala 🥺