To be perfectly honest, I did not like this very much. Far be it from me to talk about the traditions displayed in the film but the interpersonal relationships and trials the family is put through in the one day was far too petty, contrived and mean-spirited for me to care or in some instances (when it wants to), be even amused by.

What I did like is the fantastic amount of talent New Zealand has (even if its star is American), made even more remarkable when you have to zero in on non-actors who are Pacific Islanders. This comes after also viewing Sione's Wedding, which had a totally different cast and laudable performances.