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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Seattle
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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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