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.

Hawai’i International Film Festival – USA/Hawaii Premiere

NETPAC Award WINNER

Māoriland Film Festival 2025 – Opening Night Film

People’s Choice Award – Best Drama & Best Feature Film

Warsaw International Film Festival 2025 – European Premiere - International Competition

Brisbane International Film Festival 2025 – International Competition

Pacific Island Film Festival (New York City) 2025

Kelowna International Film Festival 2025 - “One year out” Special Presentation

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival 2025 – Canadian Premiere

Septimius Awards – Nominated: Best Oceanian Film, Best Oceanian Actress (Hinetu Dell, Darneen Christian)

Pacific Island Film Festival New York

Warsaw Film Festival

Hawai’i International Film Festival – Pacific Showcase

2026 Orion International Film Festival - Winner Best Actor (Hinetu Dell), Highly Commended Best Indigenous-Focussed Film

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

Distributor

Studiocanal (ANZ)

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