Mother
KÜĪ
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kahu Kaiha
- Screenplay & Story
- Carrisse Uta’i
- Original Score
- Andrew Faleatua
- Original Title
- KÜĪ
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Samoan
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kahu Kaiha
Carrisse Uta’i
Andrew Faleatua
Daryl Wong
Damian Golfinopoulos
Abba-Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa, Carrisse Uta’i
Department Leadership Roster
Kahu Kaiha
Director
Carrisse Uta’i
Writer
Andrew Faleatua
Original Music Composer
Carrisse Uta’i
Producer
Daryl Wong
Director of Photography
Damian Golfinopoulos
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mother.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother about?
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.
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by Kahu Kaiha.
Who stars in Mother?
The principal cast of Mother includes Genevieve Kiikoro, Athens Koloi, Jeziah Barwig-Uini, Jovahn Barwig-Uini, Tekuhei Kaiha.
When was Mother released and how long is it?
Mother was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother was composed by Andrew Faleatua.