Rū
Synopsis
A pregnant woman must fight for her life when she becomes the victim of a violent initiation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Awanui Simich-Pene
- Screenplay & Story
- Sebastian Hurrell, Awanui Simich-Pene
- Original Title
- Rū
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Prolific Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Awanui Simich-Pene
Sebastian Hurrell, Awanui Simich-Pene
Annie Collins
Awanui Simich-Pene, Lindsay Gough
Department Leadership Roster
Awanui Simich-Pene
Director
Sebastian Hurrell
Writer
Awanui Simich-Pene
Producer
Annie Collins
Editor
Lindsay Gough
Producer
Awanui Simich-Pene
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rū
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rū about?
A pregnant woman must fight for her life when she becomes the victim of a violent initiation.
Who directed Rū?
Rū was directed by Awanui Simich-Pene.
Who stars in Rū?
The principal cast of Rū includes Miriama McDowell, Richard Te Are.
When was Rū released and how long is it?
Rū was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 16m.