The Land Has Eyes

Coming of age story about Viki a young pacific islander attempting to escape the stifling conformity of island culture. Inspired by the myth of the Warrior Woman, Viki recovers from the death of her father and fights for justice and freedom for her community.

Cast

Sapeta Taito

as Viki

Rena Owen

as Warrior Woman

Voi Fesaitu

as Hapati

Elisapeti Kafonika Inia

as Mata

John Fasiu Fatiaki

as Noa

Ritie Titofaga

as Maurea

James Davenport

as Judge Clarke

Maniue Vilsoni

as Koroa

Sarote Fonmanu

as Rako, teacher

Emily Erasito

as Hanisi, Viki's sister

Reviews

r96sk

A fairly solid movie. I got the required amount out of <em>'The Land Has Eyes'</em>. Sapeta Taito leads a decent cast nicely, portraying a story that holds suitable intrigue and drama - it gets hearty at one particularly moment too. Of course it isn't a perfect movie, the pacing for one could've ...

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