Waru movie poster

Waru

October 19, 2017 1h 28m 6.9/10 (10 votes)

Originally released in 2017. Waru is a drama film. directed by Casey Kaa. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tanea Heke, Roimata Fox, and Ngapaki Moetara

Synopsis

Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 19, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (10 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country New Zealand Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Brown Sugar Apple Grunt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waru about?

Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.

Who directed Waru?

Waru was directed by Casey Kaa.

How long is Waru?

Waru has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Waru released?

Waru was released on October 19, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Waru?

The main cast of Waru includes Tanea Heke, Roimata Fox, Ngapaki Moetara, Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby, Maria Walker.