Washday
“As her father turns his car into a water pump, a little girl transforms into a force of nature.”
Synopsis
Inspired by an ancient Māori story in which nature intermingles with a child’s love, Washday depicts – with tremendous sensitivity and compassion – a grieving father and daughter coming to terms with a significant death in 1960s New Zealand.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kath Akuhata-Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Kath Akuhata-Brown
- Original Title
- Washday
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kath Akuhata-Brown
Kath Akuhata-Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Kath Akuhata-Brown
Director
Kath Akuhata-Brown
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Washday about?
Inspired by an ancient Māori story in which nature intermingles with a child’s love, Washday depicts – with tremendous sensitivity and compassion – a grieving father and daughter coming to terms with a significant death in 1960s New Zealand.
Who directed Washday?
Washday was directed by Kath Akuhata-Brown.
Who stars in Washday?
The principal cast of Washday includes Te Kohe Tuhaka, Bayleigh Tuhaka, Skyler Jed, Max Vanderbilt.
When was Washday released and how long is it?
Washday was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 14m.