Under the celestial guidance of Matariki, Māori elder Hamo and local delinquent Jo form an unlikely bond on a road trip. As they confront past traumas and each face their demons, their shared path becomes a journey of healing, community, and reconciliation.
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Cast
24 people
Darneen Christian
Jo
Also in
The Dead Lands
Hinetu Dell
Hamo
Also in
The Convert
Vai
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Marcus
Known for
Chief of War
Love and Monsters
Brady Peeti
Stelle
Also in
Gurl
He Takatāpui Ahau
Timon Zeiss
Chief
Known for
Coming Home in the Dark
River Hawtin
Waitangi
No other roles listed
Calvin Tuteao
Whai
Known for
The Shannara Chronicles
Once Were Warriors
Keilani Orupe
Hana
No other roles listed
Poroaki Merritt-McDonald
Harry
Also in
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
The Raid
Tāne Rolfe Poutu
Haare
Known for
Juniper
Roman Wright
Young Hamo
No other roles listed
Rongo Ngata
Leo
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Kath Akuhata-Brown Director · Arli Liberman Composer Fred Renata Cinematographer
United States release October 19, 2025 · Produced in New Zealand · Languages English, Māori
Production
AWA Films
Production
New Zealand
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Māori
Release dates
Australia · June 19, 2025
Theatrical
United States · October 19, 2025
Premiere · Hawai'i International Film Festival
Australia
November 29, 2025 · Premiere · Brisbane International Film Festival
March 21, 2026 · Premiere · Melbourne Women in Film Festival
May 16, 2026 · Premiere · Brunswick Underground Film Festival
Canada
October 17, 2025 · Limited theatrical · Kelowna International Film Festival
Taiwan
August 2, 2026 · Premiere · Taitung International Austronesian Film Festival
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