First Place (2025): Cast & Ratings
First Place is a 2025 comedy drama directed by Damon Fepulea’i, starring Semu Filipo as Dad, Shimpal Lelisi and Italia Hunt. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and was made on a reported $970,000 budget. IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- IMDb rating
- 6.4/10
- budget
- $970K
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Damon Fepulea’i
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Coconet
- Budget
- $970K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is First Place About?
The premise of First Place without spoilers.
The annual Polyfest competition at St Gabriel’s brings intense drama as young women vie for the prestigious title of Taupou. This film offers a glimpse into the fierce rivalry and personal stakes behind the scenes of the world’s largest Polynesian dance festival. Viewers witness the dedication and pressure these performers face as they compete for a coveted spot in the front row and strive to claim First Place.
First Place Cast & Characters
Semu Filipo leads the cast as Dad, with Shimpal Lelisi as Coach and Italia Hunt as Mr Williams. Directed by Damon Fepulea’i; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Damon Fepulea’i
- Semu Filipo as Dad
- Shimpal Lelisi as Coach
- Italia Hunt as Mr Williams
- Kurt Utai-Laurenson as Koko
Also Starring in First Place
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- De'jealous Palota-Kopa Leone
- Henry Auva'a Paulo
- Rain Te'i Victoria
- Kimberly Young Shy
- Ana Tuisila Mrs Va'ai
- Nora A'ati Alofa Tanielu
- Athens Koloi Moses
- Missy Pelu Anthony
- Siana Vagana Sepola
More from Damon Fepulea’i
More films directed by Damon Fepulea’i: Inky Pinky Ponky and Red, White & Brass.
First Place Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate First Place 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
13 votes
First Place Trailers & Videos
The trailer of First Place.
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First Place FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of First Place, each answered in a sentence.
How long is First Place?
First Place runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was First Place released?
First Place was released on April 28, 2025.
Who directed First Place?
First Place was directed by Damon Fepulea’i.
More films by Damon Fepulea’i Who is in the cast of First Place?
First Place stars Semu Filipo as Dad, Shimpal Lelisi as Coach and Italia Hunt as Mr Williams, among 14 credited actors.
What was the budget of First Place?
First Place had a reported budget of $970,000.
How is First Place rated?
First Place has 6.4/10 on IMDb.
Does First Place have a post-credit scene?
No. First Place has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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