When the Man Went South
2014, English. Directed by Alex Bernstein.
A story about a Tongan hunter named, Flying Fox, who is instructed to set out on a journey by his village chief, Singing Whale , to learn about his strengths as a man. During his journey he meets two warring villages and attempts to mediate their differences. Flying Fox applies the lessons he learned on his journey when he returns to his home village to find trouble.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Alex BernsteinDirector
- Barnie DuncanAlejandro
- Kevin KeysFelipe
- Monalisa TopuiEast Village Woman
- Sesika AfuWest Village Girl
- Soane PrescottFlying Fox - Peka
- Loketi TatafuSinging Whale - Tofua'a
- Kelepi FonohemaClever Eel - Toke
- Sione Ma'uSlow Bat - To'ohi
- Poy David Barnes TongaYellow Leaves - Lauenga
- Alafua TopuiAnt - Lo
- 'Isileli VaeaSpry Porpoise - Tu'utu'u
- Taipaleti 'Atu'akeTwo Palms - Ua'i Paame
Details
- Released
- 3 March 2014
- Country
- United States of America, Tonga
- Written by
- Alex Bernstein
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When the Man Went South runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Which OTT platform is When the Man Went South on?
When the Man Went South isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Man Went South?
If you liked When the Man Went South, try Dear Eleanor, Bookworm, Burn Your Maps.
Who directed When the Man Went South?
When the Man Went South (2014) was directed by Alex Bernstein and stars Barnie Duncan, Kevin Keys, Monalisa Topui.