Film

Ata Pūao

202514mDrama

Director: Allie Howell
Year: 2025

The promise of a new day

Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown — as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizon.

Top cast

Luka Wolfgram

Hiwa

Caleb Nazzer

Thomas

Anastasiia Aksiuta

Francesca

Moe Laga

Mother

Matariki Whatarau

Hone

Nacanieli Waqalevu

August

Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau

Amiyah

Lijah Mavaega

Ezra

Miriama Smith

Māmā (voice)

Directed by

Allie Howell

Written by

Allie Howell, Pūmanawa Rawiri

Produced by

Angel Kameta