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
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: May 2, 2025
Cast
- Genevieve Kiikoro - Kui
- Athens Koloi - Kana
- Jeziah Barwig-Uini - Kaiu
- Jovahn Barwig-Uini - Tonu
- Tekuhei Kaiha - Mera
- Nora A'ati - Fatima
- Esther Mauga - Maria
- Jonathan Porter - Frank
- Fonofaaiu Mati - Sony
- Chantal Stowers - Miss Whittaker
Screenplay
Music: Andrew Faleatua
Cinematography: Daryl Wong
Editing: Damian Golfinopoulos
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Samoan
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kahu Kaiha
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mother?
- Mother was directed by Kahu Kaiha.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Genevieve Kiikoro, Athens Koloi, Jeziah Barwig-Uini, Jovahn Barwig-Uini, Tekuhei Kaiha, Nora A'ati.
- How long is Mother?
- Mother has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- Where was Mother produced?
- Mother was produced in New Zealand.