Mother

Synopsis

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.

Details

Director

Kahu Kaiha

Release

May 2, 2025

Status

Released

Country

New Zealand

Runtime

12m

Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

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

People who liked this also looked at

Hellion

Film · 2014 · ★ 5.9

The Spectacular Now

Film · 2013 · ★ 6.7

Moxie

Film · 2021 · ★ 7.2

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

Film · 2008 · ★ 6.5

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

Film · 2016 · ★ 6.9

Love Me Love Me

Film · 2026 · ★ 6.1

Sneakerella

Film · 2022 · ★ 5.9

The Secret of Moonacre

Film · 2009 · ★ 6.6

Where the Crawdads Sing

Film · 2022 · ★ 7.5

Thirteen

Film · 2003 · ★ 6.7

Charlie St. Cloud

Film · 2010 · ★ 7.0

Memoir of a Snail

Film · 2024 · ★ 8.1