Red, White & Brass

2023

Action / Family

5
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 92% · 7 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 92%
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 491 491

Plot summary

Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga v France Rugby World Cup game - even if that means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn't exist and Maka has four weeks to make one. Inspired by a true story.

Director

Damon Fepulea'i Photo
Damon Fepulea'i

Top cast

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi Photo
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Veni
Nathaniel Lees Photo
Nathaniel Lees as Rev Hansell
Karen O'Leary Photo
Karen O'Leary as Lorraine
Ana Corbett Photo
Ana Corbett as Radio DJ
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784.04 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 25 min
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1.57 GB
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English 5.1
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23.976 fps
1 hr 25 min
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1.43 GB
1920*804
English 5.1
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1 hr 25 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by xpat-55192 8 / 10

A solid 8.5 stars!

A good clean movie with many locals in roles in the band and in the organisation of the same, the film is one of those heart-warmers that does not offend and has some top humour on display.No sex, nudity or profanity spoils this film which is the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup between Tonga and France.If you or your family are rugby fans - and love a laugh - this one is for you.Interestingly, the REAL band that pulled off the stunt off; of essentially conning the World Cup organisers to allow a "professed Tongan brass band" of absolute amateurs to entertain the rugby-mad spectators in exchange for seats at the game.Great stuff.
Reviewed by amandawellgreen 8 / 10

Refreshing and joyful

Just streamed this on Apple and it was such a pleasure. NZ is home to a multicultural melting pot including wonderful communities such as the Tongans. It's great to see such a film that celebrates their individuality and culture.Lovely to see my hometown Poneke on a good day, and makes such a glorious backdrop to a proudly local production.If you want to learn more about Kiwi diversity and how the kingdom of Tonga are proud members of our Pasfika culture and also demonstrates their passion for rugby, win, lose or draw.Lovely cameos from Suzy Cato and Karen O'Leary, makes everyone's hearts sing but particularly the brass band!
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