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YouTube
“Five childhood friends navigate love, family drama, and self-discovery as they transition into adulthood together.”
Hana meets outspoken and opinionated Anahera at an art competition. After Anahera confronts Hana about a comment made on her art by one of Hana’s friends, she offers Hana a chance to redeem herself, and her art. Through Anahera, Hana discovers a sense of pride and validation in her Māori identity, inspiring a transformative journey of self discovery.
Director
Meggy LagudaCast

Manaia Judd
Hana Tawhiri-Jones

Georgia Benton
Marlene Munro

Amy Workman
Alice Fung

Nabeelah Khan
Sameera Kaur

Michael Stewart
Elijah Barnes

Anahera Burrow-Dewes
Anahera Morrison

Adele Pascoe
Jane Munro

Denzel Toka
Whata
Kate Laughter
Luna
Te Awanui A Rangi Wihongi-Clark
Artist 1
Awhina Neru
Artist 2
Huia Clarke
Artist 3
Perapuna Mutu
Standby Artist 3
Mena Ren-Fritzke
Caterer
Ariki Erby
Announcer
Jashan Sandhu
Security Guard
Phoebe Lush
Art Gallery Extra
Renee Ma
Art Gallery Extra
Serene Tangitu
Art Gallery Extra