A new feature film shot in Wellington is bringing that passion to the big screen. Red, White and Brass is the story of a die-hard Tongan rugby fan who misses out on tickets to a Tonga versus France world cup game, but promises to deliver a band for the pre-match entertainment - only that band does not exist and he has just weeks to create one.
It is inspired by a true story.
Co-writer and co-producer Halaifonua (Nua) Finau and lead actor John-Paul Foliaki who played Maka, talked with Sunday Morning about how the movie came about and the themes running through it.
