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KÜĪ

Directed by Kahu Kaiha

Cast: Athens Koloi, Genevieve Kiikoro, Jeziah Barwig-Uini, Jovahn Barwig-Uini, Nora Aati, Tekuhei Kaiha

In the face of her mother’s absence and her father’s alcoholism, 12 year old girl, Küī, rises above her age, caring for her brothers and confronting life’s harsh realities. Inspired by a true story.

Film Content Advisory: Alcohol, Drunk Driving, Suicide

Credits
Writer: Carrisse Uta’i
Producer: Carrisse Uta’i
Executive Producer: Abba-Rose Vaiaoga Ioasa
Director of Photography: Abba-Rose Vaiaoga Ioasa
Editor: Abba-Rose Vaiaoga Ioasa
Production Designer: Kahu Kaiha
Composer: Andrew Faleatua
Sound Designer: Shamir Rodriguez
Music: Tekuhei Kaiha

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