Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong (2024)
Robert Kongaika runs from his family to join the military and becomes the first Tongan US Air Force Colonel. This is the true story of the island traditions, faith, and family that made him into the father he is today.
Director: Anna Kongaika
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: May 22, 2024
Cast
- Robert Kongaika - Himself
- Isileli Kongaika - Himself
- Telesia Tonga - Herself
- Arvin Agcaoili - Himself
Screenplay
- Patience Ray (Story Developer)
- Liz Hyde (Story Developer)
- Camille Gottscheck (Story Developer)
- Noah Richmond (Story Developer)
- Rachel Ankeney (Story Developer)
Cinematography: Noah Richmond
Editing: Anna Kongaika, Grayson Hardman
Production: BYUtv
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Tonga
Original Language: en
Themes
Unwavering Faith and Hope, Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter
Keywords
grandparent grandchild relationship, faith, ocean, patriotism, hawaii, immigration, family history, military service, colonel, love, family conflict, fatherhood, military, military funeral, father daughter reunion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong about?
- Robert Kongaika runs from his family to join the military and becomes the first Tongan US Air Force Colonel. This is the true story of the island traditions, faith, and family that made him into the father he is today.
- Who directed Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong?
- Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong was directed by Anna Kongaika.
- Who stars in Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong?
- Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong stars Robert Kongaika, Isileli Kongaika, Telesia Tonga, Arvin Agcaoili.
- How long is Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong?
- Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong?
- Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong produced?
- Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong?
- The themes of Tides of Tradition: The Life of Colonel Kong include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Immigrant and Refugee Lives, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter.