· New Zealand · 2025 · 12m

Mother

KÜĪ

Director

Cast

Genevieve Kiikoro as Kui Athens Koloi as Kana Jeziah Barwig-Uini as Kaiu Jovahn Barwig-Uini as Tonu Tekuhei Kaiha as Mera Nora A'ati as Fatima

Crew

Daryl Wong — Director of Photography Damian Golfinopoulos — Editor Andrew Faleatua — Original Music Composer Carrisse Uta’i — Writer Carrisse Uta’i — Producer

Synopsis

In the face of her mother’s absence and her father’s alcoholism, 12 year old girl, Küī, rises above her age, caring for her brothers and confronting life’s harsh realities. Inspired by a true story.

Key Collaborators

Kahu Kaiha Director Daryl Wong Director of Photography Damian Golfinopoulos Editor Andrew Faleatua Original Music Composer Carrisse Uta’i Writer Carrisse Uta’i Producer

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