Ata Pūao

14m
Drama
0

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.

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)

Crew

Allie Howell
Director, Screenplay, Story, Editor
Pūmanawa Rawiri
Story
Ryan Alexander Lloyd
Cinematography, Associate Producer
Miles Knowles
First Assistant Director
Angel Kameta
Producer
Venus Blacklaws
Costume Design
Jas Kadio
Key Hair Stylist
Hailee Tamore
Key Makeup Artist
Shamir Rodriguez
Production Sound Mixer
Joey Siasoco
Production Sound Mixer
Julian Wagner
Chief Lighting Technician
Ramon Te Wake
Production Consultant
Pounamu Rurawhe
Production Consultant
Alex Jenkins
Additional Photography
Jahmeila Quarter
Art Direction