Washday (2022)
As her father turns his car into a water pump, a little girl transforms into a force of nature.
Inspired by an ancient Māori story in which nature intermingles with a child’s love, Washday depicts – with tremendous sensitivity and compassion – a grieving father and daughter coming to terms with a significant death in 1960s New Zealand.
Director: Kath Akuhata-Brown
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: August 12, 2022
Cast
- Te Kohe Tuhaka - Whai
- Bayleigh Tuhaka - Hine
- Skyler Jed - Mormon Elder 1
- Max Vanderbilt - Mormon Elder 2
Screenplay
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: mi
More Films by Director: Kath Akuhata-Brown
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Washday about?
- Inspired by an ancient Māori story in which nature intermingles with a child’s love, Washday depicts – with tremendous sensitivity and compassion – a grieving father and daughter coming to terms with a significant death in 1960s New Zealand.
- Who directed Washday?
- Washday was directed by Kath Akuhata-Brown.
- Who stars in Washday?
- Washday stars Te Kohe Tuhaka, Bayleigh Tuhaka, Skyler Jed, Max Vanderbilt.
- How long is Washday?
- Washday has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- Where was Washday produced?
- Washday was produced in New Zealand.