Film

Mother

202512m

Director: Kahu Kaiha
Year: 2025

In the face of her mother’s absence and her father’s alcoholism, 12 year old girl, Küī, rises above her age, caring for her brothers and confronting life’s harsh realities. Inspired by a true story.

Top cast

Genevieve Kiikoro

Kui

Athens Koloi

Kana

Jeziah Barwig-Uini

Kaiu

Jovahn Barwig-Uini

Tonu

Tekuhei Kaiha

Mera

Nora A'ati

Fatima

Esther Mauga

Maria

Jonathan Porter

Frank

Fonofaaiu Mati

Sony

Chantal Stowers

Miss Whittaker

Directed by

Kahu Kaiha

Written by

Carrisse Uta’i

Produced by

Carrisse Uta’i