Granda

When Robert meets his Samoan grandfather ('Granda')  for the first time, things are awkward. He can't say Robert's name properly, and makes "rude" noises when he eats. Director Marina Alofagia McCartney's first short film is a gentle tale about reaching out across generations and culture. It focusses on Robert (Kahukura Royal) as his first impression thaws, and affection grows. In 2010 Granda was named audience favourite at Pollywood, a Kiwi festival for Pasifika Films. McCartney's follow-up Milk & Honey was nominated for Best Short at the 2012 NZ International Film Festival.  

Let me get a good look at you.

– Granda (grandfather) is excited to meet his grandson

Key Cast & Crew

Kahukura Royal

As: Robert

Rapi Ieremia

As: Granda

Marina Alofagia McCartney

Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Casting

Karena Lyons

As: Sofia

Prue Cunningham

As: Babysitter

Beulah Koale

As: Samoan boy