Monifa

Monifa, a young African girl, has recently arrived to New Zealand as a refugee from Burundi. Haunted by her past, she struggles to adapt to her new life with ageing adoptive parents. On the way to school, Monifa encounters a local...
New Zealand Production
Short 2011 Drama 13.00 minutes
Film Main Image 1186
A young African refugee, haunted by her past, struggles to adapt to her new life with adoptive parents in suburban New Zealand.
2011 - New Zealand International Film Festival

Directors

Luke Savage

Producers

Anna Stuart

Screenplay Writers

Luke Savage

Cast

Monica Mundele
Monifa

Crew

Ian McCarroll | Director of Photography
Cushla Dillon | Editor
Ben Witter | Production Designer

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