Johnny Lingo: Building Self Worth In Others (1969)
The film revolves around Johnny Lingo, a native who is set to marry Mahana, the daughter of a man named Moki. The villagers gossip about Mahana’s lack of beauty and her father’s desperation to marry her off. Despite the low expectations, Johnny surprises everyone by offering eight cows for Mahana, a significant amount that elevates her status. The story highlights themes of self-worth, societal perceptions of beauty, and the importance of how a woman perceives herself in relation to her marriage.
Keywords:
Johnny Lingo, Mahana, Moki, cows, marriage, self-worth, beauty, village gossip, trading, societal perceptions, bride price, character dynamics.
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