Leitis in Waiting (2018): Cast & Box Office
Leitis in Waiting is a 2018 documentary directed by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson, starring Pastor Barry Taukolo, Princess Salote Lupepau'u and Eva Baron. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes and earned $26,130 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Directors
- Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Waves
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Leitis in Waiting About?
The premise of Leitis in Waiting without spoilers.
This is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, a remarkable group of transgender women facing increasing religious fundamentalism and intolerance within the South Pacific Kingdom. The film explores their struggles and resilience as they navigate a changing social landscape and fight for acceptance and understanding in their community.
Leitis in Waiting Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- tonga
- transgender
- lgbt
- decriminalization
Leitis in Waiting Cast
Pastor Barry Taukolo leads the cast, with Princess Salote Lupepau'u and Eva Baron. Directed by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
- Co-director Joe Wilson
- Pastor Barry Taukolo as themselves
- Princess Salote Lupepau'u as themselves
- Eva Baron as themselves
- Joey Joleen Mataele as themselves
More from Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson
More films directed by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson: A Place in the Middle, Kumu Hina and Out in the Silence.
Leitis in Waiting Box Office
Leitis in Waiting grossed $26,130 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26.1K
- International
- $26.1K
Leitis in Waiting Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Leitis in Waiting.
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Leitis in Waiting FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Leitis in Waiting, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Leitis in Waiting?
Leitis in Waiting runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Leitis in Waiting released?
Leitis in Waiting was released on April 16, 2018.
Who directed Leitis in Waiting?
Leitis in Waiting was directed by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu and Joe Wilson.
More films by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu Who is in the cast of Leitis in Waiting?
Leitis in Waiting stars Pastor Barry Taukolo, Princess Salote Lupepau'u and Eva Baron, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Leitis in Waiting make at the box office?
Leitis in Waiting grossed $26,130 worldwide.
Does Leitis in Waiting have a post-credit scene?
No. Leitis in Waiting has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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