The Strength of Water

Released in Kiwi cinemas in August 2009 - after winning praise at festivals in Berlin and Rotterdam - The Strength of Water marks the big-screen debut of Māori playwright Briar Grace-Smith, and Pākehā director Armagan Ballantyne. The...

New Zealand Production

Feature 2009 Drama 86.00 minutes

MG 7174 0 0

When a mysterious stranger arrives in their isolated costal town, ten-year-old twins Kimi and Melody are forced apart. Kimi must find the strength to let go of what he loves the most.

Grand Junior Prize, Cinejunior

Grand Prix, Annonay

Qantas Film and Television Awards

Best Sound Design

Asia Pacific Film Awards 2009, Finalist

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Directors

Armagan Ballantyne

Producers

Fiona Copland

Screenplay Writers

Briar Grace-Smith

Executive Producers

Richard Fletcher

Cast

Hato Paparoa
Kimi

Melanie Mayall-Nahi
Melody

Jim Moriarty
Gibby

Nancy Brunning
Joy

Isaac Barber
Tai

Pare Paseka
Tirea

Shayne Biddle
Gene

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