Mother (2025)
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.
Director: Kahu Kaiha
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Genevieve Kiikoro as Kui |
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Athens Koloi as Kana |
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Jeziah Barwig-Uini as Kaiu |
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Jovahn Barwig-Uini as Tonu |
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Tekuhei Kaiha as Mera |
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Nora A'ati as Fatima |
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Esther Mauga as Maria |
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Jonathan Porter as Frank |
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Fonofaaiu Mati as Sony |
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Chantal Stowers as Miss Whittaker |
| Directing | Kahu Kaiha | Director |
| Writing | Carrisse Uta’i | Writer |
| Production | Abba-Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Andrew Faleatua | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Shamir Rodriguez | Sound Designer |
| Production | Carrisse Uta’i | Producer |
| Directing | Jase Manumu'a | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Giselle Ilaoa | Third Assistant Director |
| Production | Selu-kian Lealiifano-Faletoese | Production Assistant |
| Production | Claire Patolo | Unit Manager |
| Camera | Daryl Wong | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Joaquin Delacey | Second Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Viran Ranaweera | First Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Joey Siasoco | Sound Recordist |
| Lighting | Isaac Newcombe | Gaffer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Isa Lilai | Makeup & Hair |
| Costume & Make-Up | Frankie Lolohea | Costume Designer |
| Art | Esther Mauga | Art Direction |
| Editing | Damian Golfinopoulos | Editor |
| Editing | David McLaren | Colorist |
| Crew | Maya Dalziel | Other |