Movie: Taniwha

Top 6 Billed Cast

Lokota Kayn
Lokota Kayn

Tama

Chaydon Jay
Chaydon Jay

Mikaere

Rachel House
Rachel House

Aunty Hine

Josh Tangira
Josh Tangira

Kohatu

Estelle Saunders
Estelle Saunders

Maraea

Trey Schuster-Tagaloa
Trey Schuster-Tagaloa

Arama

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    Tama, a young Māori boy, finds himself in a magical forest filled with cheeky spirits and thundering gods. He is welcomed by a group of carefree teens who guide him through their world of fun and adventure, promising a life of freedom as long as he follows the one rule: don’t go near the water for risk of being taken by the Taniwha.

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    2025-11-07

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