Kōkā

New Zealand Production
Feature 2025 Drama 107.00 minutes
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Under the celestial guidance of Matariki, Māori elder Hamo and local delinquent Jo form an unlikely bond on a road trip. As they confront past traumas and each face their demons, their shared path becomes a journey of healing, community and reconciliation.
2025: Māoriland Film Festival – Opening Night Film
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

Directors

Kath Akuhata-Brown

Producers

Verity Mackintosh
Libby Hakaraia

Screenplay Writers

Kath Akuhata-Brown

Cast

Hinetu Dell
Hamo
Darneen Christian
Jo
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Marcus

Crew

Te Rurehe Paki | Editor
Fred Renata | Director of Photography
Estelle Stroud | Costume Designer
Sven Wiig | Production Design
Kelly Mitchell | Hair and Makeup
Arli Liberman | Composer
Tom Scott-Toft | Sound Design
Yvette Reid | Casting Director

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