Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story

Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story
Film poster
Directed byZena Iese
Written byZena Iese
Produced byTuugaolo Logotaeao
Alfred Tinitali
Starring
    • Tai Williams
    • Kristina Vaeao
    • Princess Auvaa
    • Fa’afetai Ta’afua Ulu
Narrated byReupena Paopao Sheck
CinematographyAlexander Zodiacal Jr.
Edited byZena Iese
Production
company
Navigator Island Pictures
Release date
  • 20 December 2013 (2013-12-20)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryAmerican Samoa
LanguagesSamoan
English

Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story is a 2013 romantic comedy film written and directed by Zena Iese, filmed and set in American Samoa.[1] The film is principally in the Samoan language, and the title means "you are awesome" in Samoan.[2]

Production

Director-writer-editor Zena Iese had previously produced a short film, Heart to Heart – Fatu O Le Alofa.[3][4] Filming took place in Pago Pago; the ʻava ceremony scene was filmed at Veterans Memorial Stadium.[5] The film was partially financed via FundRazr.[6]

Synopsis

Jack falls in love with Angel, but is rejected. Diana, a faʻafafine, coaches Jack on how to win a woman.

Release

Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story had its world premiere on at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium in Pago Pago.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story - Movie". Moviefone.
  2. ^ Blog, Natano Film (August 14, 2016). ""You Are Awesome" Actor spotlight: Tai B Williams".
  3. ^ "Zena Iese — athlete, film maker and teacher". www.samoanews.com. September 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "LOMU: Afai e le o malepe, e leai se mea e fai ai fua". studylib.net.
  5. ^ "Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story (2013) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
  6. ^ "Help Fund Hilarious Movie From American Samoa!". FundRazr.
  7. ^ "Seki A Oe: A Crazy Samoan Love Story - Here's the re-edited version of our poster and the information listed on it for easier viewing pleasure". Facebook.


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