Storyline
The Lamalera village is located in a small volcanic Island, a poor, barren land, and they catch whales to eat. It is the only way for them to survive. The harpooners are called lamafa in the local language. They are the village's pride because they take the whole responsibility for the very dangerous hunting. In 2018. a tragedy struck the village. Benjamin, a young lamafa, was killed during a spear hunting. His father, Ignatius, was devastated, and Benjamin's brother, Demo, was shocked and unable to go hunting. They blame accidents at sea on a victim's family discord in Lamalera. Ignatius, the master boat-builder, decided to build a new traditional whaleboat to reunite the family bond. The whaling boat is 12 meters long, made entirely of hand-crafted wood, not using a single nail, and is considered an intangible cultural asset.
Cast & Crew
IS
Ignasius Seran Blikololong
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LeadWD
Wilirodus Demo Blikololong
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CB
Clemens Boli Tapoona
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What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bon Ishikawa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The last whale hunters is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
