Ūkaipō Whenua

Set in the misty mountains of Lake Waikaremoana another generation is poised to inherit the land. With a heavy heart the old matriarch Nanny Oriwa sends for her grandson pinning all her hopes for the land and family on him. Without...
New Zealand Production
Short 2018 Drama 16.00 minutes
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For women and land men are lost

Directors

Kararaina Rangihau

Producers

Hineani Melbourne

Screenplay Writers

Kararaina Rangihau

Executive Producers

Whetu Fala
Kim Muriwai

Cast

Ngatai Rangihau
Michael
Nina Buxton
Nanny Oriwa
Aroha Hathaway
Desray
Katie Wolfe
Audine
Mahue Tawa
Uncle Joe
Te Uamairangi Rangihau
Uncle Ben
Kirikatokia Rangihau
Polly

Crew

Davorin Fahn | DOP
Tawini Rangihau | Māori Language Translator

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