Tukana - Who Is Responsible?

Tukana - Who Is Responsible?

Tukana - Who Is Responsible?

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Tukana - Who Is Responsible?

1984

2h 0m

6.0(2 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Tells the story of a university drop out who returns to his village in Buka Passage, Bougainville. He drifts into rootlessness among bad companions, becoming progressively alienated from his parents and village life, with tragic results.

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Ronin Films

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Albert Toro

Tukana

Regina Talsa

Josephine

Francesca Semoso

Lucy

Wenceslas Noruke

Emily Beani

Timothy Hamanin

Creative team

Directed by: Albert Toro
Chris Owen
Written by: Albert Toro
Produced by: Chris Owen

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