Waru (2017)
Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.
Director: Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Briar Grace Smith, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Awanui Simich-Pene, Paula Whetu Jones
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Cast
- Tanea Heke - Charm
- Roimata Fox - Anahera
- Ngapaki Moetara - Mihi
- Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby - Em
- Maria Walker - Kiritapu
- Kararaina Rangihau - Ranui
- Merehaka Maaka - Hinga
- Acacia Hapi - Mere
- Antonio Te Maioha - Tapu
- Miriama McDowell - Bash
Screenplay
Music: Lauren King
Cinematography: Drew Sturge
Editing: Rajneel Singh
Production: Brown Sugar Apple Grunt
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en
Keywords
maori, domestic abuse, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waru about?
- Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.
- Who directed Waru?
- Waru was directed by Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Briar Grace Smith, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Awanui Simich-Pene, Paula Whetu Jones.
- Who stars in Waru?
- Waru stars Tanea Heke, Roimata Fox, Ngapaki Moetara, Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby, Maria Walker, Kararaina Rangihau.
- How long is Waru?
- Waru has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Waru?
- Waru is a Drama film.
- Where was Waru produced?
- Waru was produced in New Zealand.