Ata Pūao (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.
- Date of release
- 2025-11-21
- Runtime
- 14m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Allie Howell
Casting
- 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)
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