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Ata Pūao(2025)

11/21/2025 (NZ)Drama14m
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The promise of a new day

Overview

Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown — as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizon.

Allie Howell

Director

Movie Cast

Luka Wolfgram photo

Luka Wolfgram

Hiwa

Caleb Nazzer photo

Caleb Nazzer

Thomas

Anastasiia Aksiuta photo

Anastasiia Aksiuta

Francesca

Moe Laga photo

Moe Laga

Mother

Matariki Whatarau photo

Matariki Whatarau

Hone

Nacanieli Waqalevu photo

Nacanieli Waqalevu

August

Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau photo

Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau

Amiyah

Lijah Mavaega photo

Lijah Mavaega

Ezra

Miriama Smith photo

Miriama Smith

Māmā (voice)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$33,000.00

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyE Kare Collective

Original LanguageEnglish

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