Cast: Wayne Hapi

Direction James Napier Robertson

Cast Cliff Curtis · James Rolleston · Kirk Torrance · Miriama McDowell

Synopsis The Dark Horse (2014) is a deeply moving and uplifting drama centered around a man who embarks on a journey to discover the strength to guide others, despite his personal struggles. Through his interactions with the children in his community,...

Direction Peter Burger · Hannah Quinn

Cast Richard Flood · Acushla Tara Sutton · Carolyn Bracken · Vanessa Rare

Synopsis The Gone (2023) follows the journey of an Irish detective who joins forces with a New Zealand police officer to locate an Irish couple who have vanished from a small rural town in New Zealand. The duo must navigate the...

Direction Chelsea Cohen · Ainsley Gardiner · Casey Kaa · Renae Maihi

Cast Awahina Rose Ashby · Jonathan Brugh · Amber Cureen · Roimata Fox

Synopsis Waru (2017) delves into the aftermath of a tragic event, focusing on the "tangi" (funeral) of a young boy who meets an untimely end due to the negligence of his caregiver. The narrative explores the profound impact of the boy's...

Direction James Napier Robertson · Paula Whetu Jones

Cast Rena Owen · James Rolleston · Vinnie Bennett · Miriama McDowell

Synopsis Whina (2022) chronicles the inspiring journey of Dame Whina Cooper, a pioneering Māori leader whose remarkable life was marked by her defiance of gender norms, advocacy for Māori rights, and relentless battles for land preservation. Throughout her journey, she remained...

Direction Tarry Mortlock

Cast Wayne Hapi · Joshua Calles · Ruby Grubb · Jol Sparks

Synopsis Broken (2018) follows the story of Logan, a former gang leader who has abandoned his criminal past to focus on raising his daughter, Tori. However, their lives are shattered when Tori is tragically killed by a rival gang. Logan is...