God Bless You, Mr. Kopu

Struggling to make ends meet, a meek and desperate Tongan man is drawn into a high-risk partnership with a successful and charismatic salesman who uses a nefarious tactic to swindle people out of their cash.

Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia | 2026 | Fiction | 102m  | English

Director: Alex Liu (Tongan)

Alex Liu is an award-winning Tongan-Kiwi writer and director based in Auckland, New Zealand. Known for acclaimed short films like SMOG, he earned a blind script deal through MGM and The Black List. God Bless You, Mr. Kopu is his debut feature film.

Producers:

  • Roxi Bull (Waitaha, Kāti Mamoe, Kai Tahu)

  • Tania Chambers

International Sales:
Radiant Films International (Worldwide, except North America, Australia, New Zealand)

North American Sales:
AC Independent

ANZ Rights:
Umbrella Entertainment

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  • “Alex is a talented filmmaker, I love the script, and I can’t wait for global audiences to experience his genius. It’s gonna be crispy.”

    Simon Rex star of “God Bless You, Mr Kopu,” the anticipated debut feature from rising Tongan-New Zealand filmmaker Alex Liu (“The Red Room”). [Variety]

A charismatic salesman promises wealth, success, and a fresh start — but at what cost? Alex Liu's wildly entertaining debut blends dark comedy, social satire, and a propulsive thriller into a sharp exploration of ambition and identity.