
Not Rated
Phyllis Latimer goes to Fiji to rejoin her husband of three years and finds him in a state of drunken degeneracy, incapable of reform. Fleeing his advances, she escapes to a nearby island; and there she impersonates Pauline Leonard, ward of John Webster. When Latimer incites a native uprising against Webster, who hires Hindu laborers, he finds Phyllis on the island, drags her home with him, and in a frenzy gives her to the natives for a human sacrifice. Webster and the government police arrive in time to save Phyllis, and Latimer is killed in the riot. Phyllis and Webster reveal their mutual love.
Phyllis Latimer goes to Fiji to rejoin her husband of three years and finds him in a state of drunken degeneracy, incapable of reform. Fleeing his advances, she escapes to a nearby island; and there she impersonates Pauline Leonard, ward of John Webster. When Latimer incites a native uprising against Webster, who hires Hindu laborers, he finds Phyllis on the island, drags her home with him, and in a frenzy gives her to the natives for a human sacrifice. Webster and the government police arrive in time to save Phyllis, and Latimer is killed in the riot. Phyllis and Webster reveal their mutual love.
The film focuses on apolitical themes of adventure, romance, and individual heroism in an exotic setting. Its conflicts are resolved through personal bravery and traditional narrative tropes, rather than promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology.
The film features traditional casting, predominantly with white actors, and does not appear to include intentional race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative framing is consistent with its era, presenting traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit DEI critiques.
Based on the information provided, the film 'South of Suva' does not present identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is rated as N/A due to the absence of relevant content.
The film does not depict any scenes where a female character engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are not shown to be victorious in direct physical confrontations against men.
There is no evidence that "South of Suva" (1922) is an adaptation of a prior work with established character genders, nor does it feature historical figures. The film itself appears to be the original canon for its characters, thus precluding gender swaps.
The film "South of Suva" (1922) is an original production, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to deviate from.