Johnny Lingo

A gentle, uplifting island tale that shows how kindness and belief can transform self-worth.

Directed by

Judge Whitaker

Genres

Drama, Family

Starring

MaKee K. Blaisdell, Naomi Kahoilua, Francis L. Urry

Tagline

Johnny Lingo bargains his dowry for a bride, paying an exorbitant dowry and causing a sensation on the island. Being an expert trader, he knows the value of things—especially self-esteem.

Overview

Johnny Lingo, one of the sharpest traders in the south pacific islands decides to bargain for a wife, and offers a record price of eight cows for Mahana, a plain girl who shuns contact. This causes quite a sensation on the island. A year later Johnny and his wife return for the first time since the marriage, and all find that something miraculous has occurred to Mahana. Johnny explains that by paying eight cows he proved that she was worth more to him than any other woman on the island. He gave her a great gift, that of self-worth.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Identity, love, family, class

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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