The Gravedigger of Kapu
““You can handle a shovel - but can you handle the truth?””
Synopsis
Hone is the last of the old time gravediggers. He links the living with the dead. He is the keeper of their secrets. Tana is Hone’s apprentice who respects his uncle and doesn’t mind the physical work. However he finds the spiritual side of the job unnerving. Hone worries that Tana may not be able to pick up the role of the gravedigger and all that it entails. A series of incidents in the urupa (graveyard) lead them to both make final decisions.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Libby Hakaraia
- Screenplay & Story
- Libby Hakaraia
- Original Title
- The Gravedigger of Kapu
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Libby Hakaraia
Libby Hakaraia
Ryan Alexander Lloyd
Te Rurehe Paki
Tainui Stephens
Department Leadership Roster
Libby Hakaraia
Director
Ryan Alexander Lloyd
Director of Photography
Brendan Bourke
Production Design
Tainui Stephens
Producer
Libby Hakaraia
Screenplay
Stacey Young
Production Design
Te Rurehe Paki
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gravedigger of Kapu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gravedigger of Kapu about?
Hone is the last of the old time gravediggers. He links the living with the dead. He is the keeper of their secrets. Tana is Hone’s apprentice who respects his uncle and doesn’t mind the physical work. However he finds the spiritual side of the job unnerving. Hone worries that Tana may not be able to pick up the role of the gravedigger and all that it entails. A series of incidents in the urupa (graveyard) lead them to both make final decisions.
Who directed The Gravedigger of Kapu?
The Gravedigger of Kapu was directed by Libby Hakaraia.
Who stars in The Gravedigger of Kapu?
The principal cast of The Gravedigger of Kapu includes Jim Moriarty, Tanira Cooper.
When was The Gravedigger of Kapu released and how long is it?
The Gravedigger of Kapu was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 16m.