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'Ofeina'o Lesieli is a documentary short film set in, Nuku'alofa, in the Kingdom of Tonga. Here, we spend a day in the life of Lesieli, a bright and loveable young Tongan woman living with Down Syndrome.

After having discovered a passion for table tennis, Lesielis’ life has become blessed in new and exciting ways. Along the way, we meet Lesielis’ committed mother Alisi and her caring table tennis coach Simote. These beautiful souls play essential roles in Lesielis’ world. Things begin to get complicated when Alisi reveals the heart of the story. Their first-hand experience with the locals' belief in magic and how this notion negatively impacts people living with disabilities, both in Tonga and other Pacific islands.

  • Runtime
    00:21:00
  • Language
    Tonga (Tonga Islands)
  • Country
    Australia
  • Screenwriter
    Matthew Maguin
  • Producer
    Seb Thomas