Helen Kailo

The climate crisis is causing much damage to the pacific and the rest of the world. Filmed in 2019, “Wol ia nomo” is Wan Smolbags response to the devastating effects we are seeing and a call to arms to do something about it. The film follows the story of Rodney and Betty who are earth science students. Rodney is an ardent environmentalist who has a crush on Betty but she is more interested in Marco, the local radio and nightclub DJ.

A newly formed all female singing group, ‘Tamure Party’ fronted by a controversial, sexually ambiguous MC, ‘je suis neutral’. The group explore through song and dramatic reenactments, the life of Sonia and her partner Max. The film switches from sections reimagined in the nightclub in front of an audience to scenes from their life set in the informal settlement areas of Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital. But does the group speak with one voice? Will Max divide them? Can they really work together to free Sonia from her abusive partner?

This film takes a peek at the topic of homosexuality, con artists and the role of church leaders in Melanesian communities.