Tetiaroa eight of Marlon Brando's eleven children are involved in the project. Waltzing with Brando by Bernard Judge Tetiaroa Teti'aroa is an atoll in the Windward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas territorial collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. Once the vacation spot for Tahitian royalty, the motus' inside is under a 99-year lease contracted by Marlon Brando. Teti'aroa is administratively part of the commune (municipality) of 'Ārue, whose main part is in the northeastern part of Tahiti. The atoll is located north of Tahiti. The atoll has a total surface area of ; approximately of
Tetiaroa place for friends, family and scientists studying the atoll's ecology and archeology. Over the years, Brando spent as much time as he could there and used it as a getaway from his hectic life in Hollywood. Although he didn’t spend as much time there as he wished, it is said that he always cherished his moments on Teti'aroa. During his stay on the island he was often visited by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Upon his death, Brando's son Teihotu lived on the island for some time. Eventually the village became a modest hotel managed by his Tahitian wife, Tarita