The Legend of Baron To'a

The Karate Kid meets South Auckland when Fritz (played by Australian-Tongan actor Uli Latukefu) learns the warrior ways of his old Dad, so he can secure the return of his family's treasured pro-wrestling title belt from local gangsters. The Legend of Baron To'a marks the first feature from director Kiel McNaughton, whose credits include Auckland Daze and Find Me a Māori Bride. McNaughton also produced acclaimed films Waru and Vai with his wife Kerry Warkia. The action/comedy boasts a stellar Pasifika/Māori cast, including Jay Laga'aia and Shavaughn Ruakere.

Your father was a pioneer for the Polynesian people...

– Nathaniel Lees, who plays a mentor to young Tongan businessman, Fritz ( Uli Latukefu)

Key Cast & Crew

Kiel McNaughton

Director

Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper

Composer

John Tui

As: Baron To'a

Jay Laga'aia

Actor

Kerry Warkia

Producer

Owen Black

Producer, Original Story