Mother (2025)
2025 · 0h 12m
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
Writers: Carrisse Uta’i
Music by: Andrew Faleatua
Cinematography: Daryl Wong
Editor: Damian Golfinopoulos
Cast
Genevieve Kiikoro as KuiAthens Koloi as KanaJeziah Barwig-Uini as KaiuJovahn Barwig-Uini as TonuTekuhei Kaiha as MeraNora A'ati as FatimaEsther Mauga as MariaJonathan Porter as FrankFonofaaiu Mati as SonyChantal Stowers as Miss WhittakerMore like this
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