United States / Oct 19, 2025 / Hawai'i International Film Festival
1h 47min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Under the celestial guidance of Matariki, Māori elder Hamo and local delinquent Jo form an unlikely bond on a road trip. As they confront past traumas and each face their demons, their shared path becomes a journey of healing, community, and reconciliation.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Keilani Orupe | Hana |
| Poroaki Merritt-McDonald | Harry |
| Tāne Rolfe | Haare |
| Roman Wright | Young Hamo |
| Rongo Ngata | Leo |
| Tupe Lualua | Police Prosecutor |
| Joel Tobeck | Wayne |
| Emily Keddell | District Court Legal Aid |
| Pat Hakaraia | Pakeke |
| Russell Smith | Judge Ward |
| Greg McColl | Officer Jackson |
| Stephen Brassett | Supporting Artist |
| Hannah Clarke | District Court Registrar |
| Isaac Hamon | Farmer |
| Dean Hewison | Service Station Attendant |
| Rebecca Hylton | Farmer's Wife |
| Matt Ruglys | Triage Nurse |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kōkā |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | AWA Films |
| Official site | awa.co.nz |
| Release date | 19 giugno 2025 |
| Executive producer | Julian Arahanga, Desray Armstrong |
| Production | Verity Mackintosh, Libby Hakaraia |
| Writer | Kath Akuhata-Brown |
| Cinematography | Fred Renata |
| Assistant directors | Kath Akuhata-Brown |
| Camera operators | Fred Renata |
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| Additional photography | Fred Renata |
| Music | Arli Liberman |
| Sound | Arli Liberman |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Nov 29, 2025 / Brisbane International Film Festival
Limited release
Canada / Oct 17, 2025 / Kelowna International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Australia / Jun 19, 2025
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