Same But Different - A True New Zealand Love Story

This romantic feature is inspired by the couple behind the camera. Kiwi-Samoan filmmaker Nikki Si’ulepa (Snow in Paradise) and Rachel Aneta Wills have dramatised their bumpy journey towards marriage and put it on the big screen. Pākehā single mum Rachel (they’ve kept real names) meets Samoan filmmaker Nikki and is immediately drawn to her, but self-doubt, botched communication and a pesky ex are landmines in wait. Director Si’ulepa wanted to "offer a glimpse into same sex relationships" and tell a "true, romantic love story that people can relate to".

I’m not going to ask a chick out on a date!

– Single mum Rachel (Robyn Paterson) baulks at a friend’s dating advice

Key Cast & Crew

Robyn Paterson (actor)

As: Rachel

Aroha Rawson

As: Awhina

Nikki Si'ulepa

Director, Writer

Michele Hine

As: Margot

Rachel Aneta Wills

Producer

Jett Willem Morris

As: Indie