Womb
Synopsis
A young Māori girl in the care of a conservative English couple savours her mother's weekly visitations, as a custody battle driven by racial bias will ultimately decide their fate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ira Hetaraka
- Screenplay & Story
- Ira Hetaraka
- Original Score
- Riki Gooch
- Original Title
- Womb
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Vetiver Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ira Hetaraka
Ira Hetaraka
Riki Gooch
Ray Edwards
Sophie Coombs
Amanda Jane Robinson, Sharlene George, RickyLee Waipuka-Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Ira Hetaraka
Writer
Ira Hetaraka
Director
Amanda Jane Robinson
Producer
Ray Edwards
Director of Photography
Sophie Coombs
Editor
Ruby Tautuhi-Lloyd
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Womb.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Womb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Womb about?
A young Māori girl in the care of a conservative English couple savours her mother's weekly visitations, as a custody battle driven by racial bias will ultimately decide their fate.
Who directed Womb?
Womb was directed by Ira Hetaraka.
Who stars in Womb?
The principal cast of Womb includes Pounamu Hetaraka, Te Arohanui Korewha, Ngātai Hita, Bruce Hopkins, Julie Wilson.
When was Womb released and how long is it?
Womb was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Womb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Womb was composed by Riki Gooch.