Kawa
Synopsis
A psychological drama of a family in crisis. Kawa, a successful Māori businessman in Auckland, New Zealand, is forced to reveal his lifelong secret - that he is gay.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katie Wolfe
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate McDermott
- Original Title
- Kawa
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katie Wolfe
Kate McDermott, Witi Ihimaera
Department Leadership Roster
Katie Wolfe
Director
Kate McDermott
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kawa
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What is Kawa about?
A psychological drama of a family in crisis. Kawa, a successful Māori businessman in Auckland, New Zealand, is forced to reveal his lifelong secret - that he is gay.
Who directed Kawa?
Kawa was directed by Katie Wolfe.
Who stars in Kawa?
The principal cast of Kawa includes Calvin Tuteao, Nathalie Boltt, George Henare, Vicky Haughton, Dean O'Gorman.
When was Kawa released and how long is it?
Kawa was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is Kawa based on a book or true story?
Kawa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Witi Ihimaera".