💖💖 Stunning!! Being Maori, I think we and our pasifika whanaunga ALLLLL innately recognize the tapu/sacred world of our Atua/Gods as they are depicted in songs n stories n designs and carvings handed down from our tupuna/ancestors. And i think that the majority of us are taught in no uncertain terms of it's importance and to respect its significance as it's of a higher realm and most importantly, it ain't NUTHIN to play with👌💯‼ With that being said..... I absolutely LOVE seeing our own Maori and Pasifika stories being told within the context of a modern day scenario.... makes it easier to comprehend when we relate and make the connection to our lives today. Powerful.... I could imagine this clip being the trailer to a FABBBBULOUS feature film!! Nga mihi ki nga kaiwhakaritenga o te kiriata nei. Faafetai Lava 💖💖

@kmp143yu2

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN SIS! I always look to NZ because all of our cultures are showcased for everyone to be educated

My gosh Frankie Adams, still has time from her busy Hollywood schedule to do episodes in lil old NZ...what an amazing piece , we need more stories like this

Careful what you wish for.."what goes around comes around"😌..This is why you have to listen to our elders 💛...I love this...magaia le puega....malo lava💛✨

Damn that's why I don't mess with the spirit world like whistling at night sweeping outside at night or cutting your hair at night because that all is bad luck or when coming from a burial make sure you spit before entering so no bad spirit followed you in the house. My family have so many ghost stories n legends that is very spooky. Back in the 1920s 1930s in Tonga my great grandpas older brother havea was playing around climbing trees after school then suddenly found a weird shaped ball n he took it home. He showed his mom the ball n she put it away then the next day while cleaning she saw two women standing outside knew something was up because the tauvala n clothing they wore was of the olden days n they were saying return the king's head return the king's head. She looked at the ball n found it was a wrapped mat she unwrapped it and it was a skull. So she wrapped it in a new mat n add some small gifts with it n told havea to put it where he found it, the next morning the women were gone. Turns out that the head belong to one of tui Tonga kings, I have many more stories n legends like that.

@hillzy6777

Жыл бұрын

If you have firm faith and belief in Jesus this stuff has nothing on you. Keige sa telesa tremble in fear at the name of Jesus

@redeemedstone

Жыл бұрын

@@hillzy6777 Amen.

Love this but I hope all those involved done a prayer before any filming started. Samoan culture should be shared with the world but there are some things that are tapu and shouldn't be touched.

@liztau1630

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing when watching this...

@whalus_gigantus

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sorry to disturb, but, I was wanting to ask, what things are considered tapu? Like, I'm a Pacific islander aswell, but I dont know much about my culture... so I'm practically piggy back riding on others to explain stories and things that are tapu to me

@AppleTrujillo

Жыл бұрын

Can you give an example?

@brownskiddyundies

10 ай бұрын

@@whalus_gigantus I’m not Samoan but I’m Māori and based on what ik about tapu items, places or people, these things and people have some history and polys are very spiritual. Especially when it comes to what our ancestors have been through, any rituals, or spiritual battles and generational curses, or even just respecting sacred traditions like the making of something then turning it into a special gift that is then passed down many generations. These spirits can come through and use items or people as a portal. Not to mention using the items in a way it’s not intended/in the wrong use. So the ie toga is quite sacred and respected and only used in certain situations, not for what she did and for her own good or benefit. (I think) again I’m not Samoan idk exactly the traditions or beliefs. Stay safe tho, God bless

This gave me literal Chills, being Tongan I am So interested in this story and how we tauhi the va between spirits and Humans 🥶🥰 Malo Malo

@whalus_gigantus

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry to disturb, but, what does "tauhi the va" mean? I dont speak any pasefika languages, even though I am a pacific islander

@samtui9255

2 жыл бұрын

@@whalus_gigantus it means to withhold the bond.

@luititoa4563

6 ай бұрын

​@@whalus_gigantusin Sāmoan where i am from, to translate, "aua le soli le va" means to do not go and tremble the unseen space or scared space. Cause there are some things that are sacred in our cultures that shouldn't be allowed to touch.

This was good to watch love seeing our culture represented on screen. Samoa mo Samoa 🇼🇸🇦🇸🇳🇿

Looking forward to the next one.... I was actually scared 😂😂😂... especially working late nights in a store alone..... shoooolee👍👍👍😂😂😂😬😬😬

@meleisafaimalie2756

3 жыл бұрын

i just watched this in broad daylight, and I'm still scared! haha

@whalus_gigantus

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sorry, what does "shole" mean?

'Dont you go trample on the Va' - OATH!!!

@whalus_gigantus

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sorry, what's a "Va"?

@aloha_oe311

Жыл бұрын

@@whalus_gigantus in between, I think? Like the space between life and death? Or Don’t go mess around with the dead.. something like that.

As a woman with one Rotuman parent, but no cultural knowledge, this terrified me. How does a disconnected diaspora Poly know what not to do/mess with? As soon as she took that mat without permission I knew she was done for. Maybe I just stick to my values and intuition and I will be fine. Maybe I'm already affected and don't even know. Thank you for such provoking content. Blessings to all out there in a similar situation dealing with high anxiety after watching (and loving) this short.

@alamai7799

2 жыл бұрын

These are all the doings of evil spirits that our ancestors worshipped and gave sacrifice too. Don't be afraid of them, look to the one true God.

Amazing! Congrats to all! Thanks for using my song Telesa! Can’t wait to see future episodes. Stay safe, X

@Janeuso

2 жыл бұрын

Stunning piece Aivale 💛

Okay this is lit. The AAPI content the USA deserves but doesn't have!

@vanillapaperclip

3 жыл бұрын

Americans really love an acronym huh

@maifolau6996

3 жыл бұрын

I concur!

This touched me deeply. Thank you NZ for sharing knowledge with us in the US.

10:42 when the pictures in the background moves ......shieeeeeeet i was makuai fefe. lol

@meref9973

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂. There are certain things that you don't mess with.

Watching this from Bula land makes me feel appreciative of my culture from afar 🥺🇼🇸🇦🇸

Yes. Love me some Pacific indigenous and horror stories, can't wait for more.

@SituaAfioga-re2bw

7 ай бұрын

Aitu

It's funny how this video is 💯 percent relevant!! Too many of our youth soli le SA everyday then wonder why they live cursed lives....

Those other portraits are what the next 4 episodes are based on. Just finished watching them all. Such good short films. Wish they were longer

@lanupaipa4

3 жыл бұрын

Where did you watch all the episodes?

@joash3714

3 жыл бұрын

@@lanupaipa4 I watched them all on youtube but I'm not sure of they're still up

That's true..Like in any Island Culture...Prayer should be said before any thing..

Great production! Don't trample traditions!

Amazing and malo lava le episode muamua a Teine Sa. Seriously cant wait for the next episode!!!

What an opening! I loved it can’t wait to see more of this series. So relatable to our pacific culture. Loved the fusion of old tales and modern tones of today’s context. Great directorship, visuals are fresh and congratulations on the writer of this great story that will unfold as we await more episodes to come.

Oh wow this was beautiful! Can’t wait for the next episode

@1prodliko

3 жыл бұрын

You can watch it on sky go! theres a whole season

@cybcc8778

3 жыл бұрын

@@1prodliko what is it called

@carolinefesili1960

3 жыл бұрын

@@1prodliko sky tv on what channel?

Very interesting. That was awesome

The ending had me shook for a second! Love seeing our Polynesian culture being shown to the world especially since I'm a horror movie fan and I'm P.I so this is a double win for me!!!!!

Enjoyed this. Can't wait for the next episode

So beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ can’t wait for the next episode!!!

Oooooh I absolutely love this! Encore encore!

Bravo all. Loved it.

Cant wait to see the next episode 😁👍💯💯💯 this series is 😁👍

Loved it! Looking forward to the next episode. Ofa atu and job well done!

Omg someone posted this on tiktok and I couldn’t resist watching it again ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Goosebumps all ovah 🔥❤️ can’t wait for the next episode 👌🏼

When I was little I heard so many stories about the telesa my grandparents use to tell me stories about them and the rules you have to follow at night I never thought too much about until it happen to one of my cousins and witnessing it scared the living day lights out of me so when it comes to the telesa it’s something you don’t wanna mess around it cause even tho u can’t see them but they are always around protecting samoa I’ve seen things happen in My village that no one should witness. I’ve seen how foreigners come to samoa and disrespect the rules and bad things happen to them in our village we have a woman which we call her the taulasea aka witch she sees everything and she knows everything that happens In the village to other people it sounds scary but Im used to it cause I know we are being protected by the spirits just don’t piss them off and disrespect the VA aka oath

@whalus_gigantus

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Sorry to disturb, but, what does "Sole the va" mean? I'm Samoan aswell, but Im havent seen my family members from that side... I was wondering if you could explain to me what these things mean, since I dont know, please

@luititoa4563

Жыл бұрын

@@whalus_gigantus Soli le vā means break the gap or in other words for gap is space.

This was awesome. Definitely looking forward to the next episode 👀👏

Yes!!! Keep these coming!!!

Growing up I was always told about this legend and this is such an amazing depiction of the legend.

I was watching this last night here in Samoa at midnight I'm such a ding dong scared the 💩 out of me I dropped my phone under the bed didn't even turn off my data 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️ loved it bring on episode 2 😂

This is beautiful. Can't wait for the next episode

Damnnn didn’t expect that ending 😳 can’t wait for the next episodes 🔥

Phwoar this gave me goosebumps! Well done 👏🏼 Excited for the next ep.

Wow that really got me, felt the chills. Great work everyone involved !!

Amazing!!! Malo lava💯❤

Beautifully done! Im excited for the next episode.

This was amazing, chills from the start

Omg sooooo good. Can’t wait for the next episode

Next episode pleaseee🥰🥰 I can’t wait

Amazing 💕 can’t wait for the next one 💕

Yesss!!! Meleeeee u betttaaaaaaaa!!! 😍🥰🥰🥰

❤️❤️❤️ chills OMG

This one is my favourite, soooo creepy yet such a good way to show it, especially though that know the legends but don’t really understand it! I love this lol

Well done nicely made. Looking forward to the next episodes..!!

Respect your Elders and, our Culture!! Great video!!!!!!!👍💪

Thank you🌺

Can't wait for the next episode ❤

Omg looking forward for the next episode

Can't wait for the next episode 😍

Awesome as. This definitely needs a feature length film. More time for character development have the audience invested in the protagonist then boom drag them away..😂🤣 Can't wait for the next episode...

Wow! Incredible!

This was nicely done... and the ending was creepy, a good way to top it off. 👏👏

Love it!!!

I really enjoyed watching this

Just Wow!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I love this.

Wow 😍😍❤❤❤

I'm cookislands half samoa and I have known my Cookisland roots for a very long time but it's good to know my Samoan roots❤❤❤💯

Excellent! Keep em coming. Cheers

this was so goooooddd!

🌺Perfection🌺

Cannot wait for episode 2 yaaayyyy

That was on lowkey was a bit scared hahah can't wait

How good 🤩🤩🤩

Oh damn....that was Good!!!

Beautiful

i remember my mom, telling me about this story when i was young

That was 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽

Yo that’s so Dope! Malo Lava!

OMG MALO LAVA LOVE IT

great actors! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

When the hands in the photo moved down and lit up, I was like, "That's yo ass, girl! You done did it, now!" 😬

@randompeople4489

3 жыл бұрын

When

@kamilakaiaruna3459

3 жыл бұрын

Lol...I only saw that after watching it the third time.

@SaiWater

3 жыл бұрын

10:33 the photo to the right . Not sure if that's the spirit lady talking to her . I'm sure the photos all behind her depict a different spirit of some sort . You can see all the faces turn and look too . Creepy but nice touch .

Damn that was good!!

so good

I enjoyed this video

OH NO im never gonna brush my hair at night😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🫀🧠🫁😭

This was good

Well done 👏👏🙏🙏

holyyyy shiizzz that was epic!! wen is the next one, wow

Great film really gotta take this one in and apprentice this always respect family and so t get too wrapped up in our evil world

🔥🔥🔥

beautifullllllllllllllllllllll

This was Awesome to watch!! Honestly got me scared too hahaha.. not joking! I grew up in Samoa & some of the things that you see & hear you just for some reason think it stays in Samoa but really.. lol any of you have experiences outside of Samoa?

👏👏👏

Moral of the story : Respect your elders’ words. Tapu things are not to be played with 😢

Legit clip...need a movie pls

Really cool film, if only it was longer tho 😁😁❤️❤️

I want more 😭

Watching this at night💯😂

Okay but the songs😍😍😍

"The Penthouse" vibes, yaaass 😂 😂

I love the movie tho!