Mananui

"Maybe if we looked after our living as well as we do the dead, he'd still be here." After returning to his marae from the city, Mana (Cliff Curtis) finds himself caught up in arrangements for a tangi. But when another local commits suicide, Mana finds himself caught between traditional values and his own sense of right. Meanwhile in the forest, it seems that other powers may have the final word. The short film also features George Henare. It was written and directed by former DJ and commercials director Poata Eruera.

Key Cast & Crew

Cliff Curtis

As: Mana

George Henare

As: Kapa

Poata Eruera

Director, Writer

James Wallace

Producer

Liz DiFiore

Producer

Lawrence Wharerau

As: Tahu