Moni

Synopsis

After ten years away, Moni, a gay Samoan man, returns to Sydney determined not to miss his sister Hana's wedding. But an unexpected arrival throws things into disarray.

First Air Date: 2025-07-03

Last Air Date: 2025-07-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: National Indigenous Television

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Top Cast

Chris Alosio as Moni
Tina Leaitua as Tina
Maua Fuifui as Uncle Pika
Ilaisaane Green as Hana
Julian Maroun as Brandon
Rosita Vai as Aunty Alofa
Maila Latukefu as Young Hana

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

Moni, a 30-something gay Samoan man, is haunted by the re-emergence of a deep secret he has harboured from his childhood.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Va Is Not Va'ing (2025-07-03)

After a decade living in the UK, Moni turns up at his sister Hana's wedding rehearsal in Western Sydney, where he is welcomed by the whispers of the Samoan community he escaped from.
Ep. 2: Eat This Koko Alaisa! (2025-07-03)

Awoken to the sound of his dead mother cooking, Moni has a freak-out and throws everything at her. Hana arrives to witness her brother fighting with himself.
Ep. 3: Wrap & Tuck (2025-07-03)

Uncle Pika calls a pre-wedding meeting at the family home, much to Moni's distaste. Tina pleads with him not to embarrass the family.
Ep. 4: Miracle Worker (2025-07-03)

An unwelcome Moni arrives at Hana's hen's dress fitting at the request of Sila; an arrogant uncle Pika re-establishes his power in the family and over a vulnerable Moni.
Ep. 5: I Got You Forever (2025-07-03)

A flashback to Moni's 16th birthday as he and Hana share their dreams. Tina witnesses uncle Pika offer a ride to Moni in horror.
Ep. 6: Teu Le Va (2025-07-03)

Moni shows up at Hana's wedding uninvited, but with a longing to make things right. After a tearful goodbye to his mother, Tina returns to the Ancestors, and Hana and Moni finally begin to heal the vā between them.