A missionary couple risks their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi, a violent tribe in New Guinea, uncovering cultural bridges to faith.
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A missionary couple risks their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi, a violent tribe in New Guinea, uncovering cultural bridges to faith.
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Hidden in the swamps near the southern coast of New Guinea lived a tribe of cannibal-headhunters known as the Sawi. They built houses perched on poles forty feet above the forest floor in villages on the banks of a river known as the Kronkel, the Dutch word for "twisted." Skilled in surviving in the untamed jungle, Sawi of all ages were expert hunters and fishermen. With their bows and arrows, spears and bone knives, they could capture and kill wild pigs, gather grubs from the trunks of downed t...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of cannibalism, headhunting, and murder; central to Sawi culture.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Central focus on Christian missionary work, gospel sharing, and conversion.
Magic & witchcraft
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Brief mentions of Sawi beliefs in spirits in the river and jungle.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Includes cultural commentary and critique of violence in tribal practices.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent depiction of tribal violence, treachery, and systemic suffering.
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