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Mother Tongue

5.0202417mMovieDrama

A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.

DirectorVea Mafile'o
WriterLuciane Buchanan
ProducersFrankie Adams·Alex Lovell

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Cast · Directed by Vea Mafile'o

LBLuciane Buchanan
Luciane Buchanan
Katherine
AR
Albert Rounds
Siaosi
MFMichael Falesiu
Michael Falesiu
Maka
MK
Michael Koloi
Michael
ET
Elizabeth Thomson
Susan

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Mother Tongue — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is Mother Tongue on Netflix?

No, Mother Tongue is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Mother Tongue on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mother Tongue isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Mother Tongue for free?

Mother Tongue isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 24, 2024. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.