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Matariki is a 2010 New Zealand drama film set in Otara, South Auckland. The film is told through five interweaving stories all set in the days leading to the rising of Matariki. The film incorporates a variety of languages including English, Māori, Tokelauan, Samoan, and Cantonese. It features an ensemble cast and is the feature debut for actors Susana Tang and Jason Wu. The film was funded by the New Zealand Film Commission.
Original Release
11/18/2010
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jason Wu | Aleki Silao |
| Xana Tang | Spit |
| Michael Whalley | Jermaine |
| Alix Bushnell | Lisa |
| Edwin Wright | Gunge / Gunga |
| Vela Manusaute | Russ |
| Jarod Rawiri | Rick |
| Mark Ruka | Tama |
| Ben Baker | Rick's Dad |
| Serena Cotton | Social Worker |
Directors
Writers
Michael Bennett, Gavin Strawhan
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jason Wu | Aleki Silao |
| Xana Tang | Spit |
| Michael Whalley | Jermaine |
| Alix Bushnell | Lisa |
| Edwin Wright | Gunge / Gunga |
| Vela Manusaute | Russ |
| Jarod Rawiri | Rick |
| Mark Ruka | Tama |
| Ben Baker | Rick's Dad |
| Serena Cotton | Social Worker |
| Camille Keenan | ICU Nurse |
| Pua Magasiva | Constable Wolfgram |
| Colin Moy | Senior Constable Ritchie |
| Rachel Nash | Midwife |
| Joseph Naufahu | Young Cop |
| Lauren Shaw | Girl Racer |
| Dylan Tavita | Kid |
| Mabel Wharekawa | Aunty Rachel |
| Vanessa Walker | Shopper |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Gavin Strawhan | Producer |
| Fiona Copland | Producer |
| Janet McIver | Producer |
