In this stunning encounter with Humpback Whales and their calves off the shore of Vava’u in the Kingdom of Tonga, we explore the possibilities of non-verbal communication underwater as well as on land as we drive around the pacific island in an older but seemingly indestructible Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
For Australian freediver and marine biologist Lucas Handley, who is experienced in his interaction with sharks, this is the first time he gets up close and personal with these giant acrobats of the sea.

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(No animals were harmed in the making of this film. A fully trained and licensed local whaleboat operator was used. We thank the people of Vava’u for all their support while we stayed on their beautiful island.)

Produced & directed by Hadassa Haack
Cinematography by Jon Shaw
Second camera & aerials Scott Last
Edited by Raffael Oliveri and Scott Last
Starring Lucas Handley
Music: “Feel The Sunshine” (Bob Bradley/Matt Sanchez/Steve Dymond/Sarah Wassall)

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