Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree_
"High chief by birthright...rebel by Choice."
Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.
Starring
Faifua Amiga Jr., Richard von Sturmer, Fuialo Molimau
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and en...
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (8)
Faifua Amiga Jr.
Pepe
RV
Richard von Sturmer
Tagata
FM
Fuialo Molimau
Toasa
AA
Aloema Anae
Pepe's mother
PS
Peseta Sinave Isara
Pepe's father
AA
Afatia Aloese
Susana
ST
Sapio To' Ala
Susana's father
PA
Pativaine Ainuu
Susana's mother
BOX OFFICE
$800K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (1 votes)
Budget
$800,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree about?
Pepe is the son of a successful Samoan businessman, who rejects his father's world and his Christianity. Although he becomes rebellious, anti-social and engages in criminal activity, as well as being expelled from school, he manages to establish himself in business. However, when he gets his girlfriend pregnant, he takes on the responsibilities of a family. Through his close association with half-cast dwarf, Tagata, he enters the supernatural realm of his traditional ways and begins to find some peace and meaning to his life.
How long is Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
The cast of Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree includes Faifua Amiga Jr., Richard von Sturmer, Fuialo Molimau, Aloema Anae, Peseta Sinave Isara.
What is the rating of Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree?
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama