Ata Pūao
"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.

Hiwa

Thomas
Francesca
Mother

Hone
August
Amiyah
Ezra

Māmā (voice)
Director
Screenplay
Story
Story
Producer
Associate Producer

Production Consultant
Cinematography
Editor
Production Consultant
Chief Lighting Technician
Additional Photography
Production Sound Mixer
Production Sound Mixer
First Assistant Director
Art Direction
Costume Design
Key Makeup Artist
Key Hair Stylist