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Leitis in Waiting

Leitis in Waiting

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Documentary
πŸ“œ Overview: The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.
🌏 Languages Available: English , Tonga
πŸ“† Date Released: 2018-04-16
⌚ Running Time: 72 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 1.0

Beloved Cast

Joey Joleen Mataele original image
Herself
Joey Joleen Mataele
Eva Baron original image
Herself
Eva Baron
Princess Salote Lupepau'u original image
Herself
Princess Salote Lupepau'u
Pastor Barry Taukolo original image
Himself
Pastor Barry Taukolo

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