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62% Critic Match
One Thousand Ropes
“Round by the past. Released by forgiveness.”
6.2 / 10• 2017• 1h 35m•NR• Samoan
Drama
Storyline
The father of a deeply troubled household that endured tragedy both from without and within, seeks to reconcile with his youngest daughter by making a journey to both symbolically and culturally lay the family "ghosts" to rest.
Cast & Crew
Frankie Adams
Ilisa
Lead
Lagi Farani
Eva
Beulah Koale
Molesi
Nathaniel Lees
Henry Pasi
HP
Helen Pearse Otene
Midwife
EP
Ene Petaia
Debt
UP
Uelese Petaia
Maea
Anapela Polataivao
Dorothy
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tusi Tamasese's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. One Thousand Ropes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
