Germany / Feb 08, 2019 / Berlinale (NATIVe)
Vai (2019)
Directed by Mīria George, Nicole Whippy, Matasila Freshwater, Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Dianna Fuemana, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Sharon Whippy
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8 Stories • One Lifetime
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Eight connecting moments of seemingly different lives thread together Vai’s journey of empowerment through culture over her lifetime. Beautifully shot over seven Pacific countries, and played by a different indigenous actress in each place, Vai links together a story of family, culture, and at times, isolation. A delicate exploration into the meaning of growth, adaptation, and most notably, a connection to water and home.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hinetu Dell |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Vai |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Samoa, Niue |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Brown Sugar Apple Grunt, Department of Post |
| Official site | nzfilm.co.nz |
| Release date | 4 aprile 2019 |
| Production | Kerry Warkia, Kiel McNaughton |
| Writer | Marina Alofagia McCartney, Mīria George, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Nicole Whippy, Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Dianna Fuemana, Sharon Whippy, Matasila Freshwater |
| Editing | Dione Chard |
| Cinematography | Drew Sturge |
| Assistant directors | Mīria George, Nicole Whippy, Matasila Freshwater, Becs Arahanga, Amberley Jo Aumua, Dianna Fuemana, ‘Ofa-Ki-Levuka Guttenbeil-Likiliki, Marina Alofagia McCartney, Sharon Whippy |
| Production design | Riria Lee |
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| Art direction | Riria Lee |
| Set decoration | Riria Lee |
| Music | Lauren King |
| Sound | Lauren King |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Mar 08, 2019 / South by Southwest Film Festival
Theatrical release
New Zealand / Apr 04, 2019
Digital
Australia / Jun 04, 2020 / PG / SBS
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