The Lawnmower Men of Kapu

Atawhai is a boy on the verge of manhood. He is a favorite of his Aunties, and he in turn adores them. But the Aunties have grown old and he fears they may lose their ability to keep the Marae, the communal gathering place of the tribe, alive....
New Zealand Production
Short 2012 Drama 14.00 minutes
Lawnmower
A boy witnesses the seemingly magic powers of his Aunties and the continuation of tradition.

Directors

Libby Hakaraia

Producers

Tainui Stephens

Screenplay Writers

Libby Hakaraia

Executive Producers

Quinton Hita
Tearepa Kahi

Cast

Atawhai Raureti
Atawhai
Rawiri Paratene
Rawiri Haka
Sonny Arahanga
Sonny Haka

Crew

Phil Burchell | DOP
Hamish MacIntyre | DOP
Annie Collins | Editor

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