Ata Pūao(2025)
The promise of a new day
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.
Movie: Ata Pūao
Top 9 Billed Cast
Hiwa
Thomas
Francesca
Hone
Māmā (voice)
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