Director Vea Mafile'o creates a portrait of her father to better understand why he still tithes every cent possible back to his home church on the island of Tonga, exploring his culture and her roots along the way.
The church of Tonga demands donations, especially from those who have left the country. This personal documentary follows the family of Saia Mafile'o who, decades after moving to New Zealand, still dedicates his life and money entirely to his homeland.