In a contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph, a young Maori girl struggles to claim a destiny that feels deeply her own. Standing in her way is the grandfather who refuses to recognize what she may be meant to become. As she fights for acceptance, her bond with him is tested by tradition, pride, and the painful gap between who she is and what he is willing to see.
Actor: Rawiri Paratene, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Cliff Curtis
Director: Niki Caro
Country: New Zealand, Germany