Ata Pūao poster

Ata Pūao poster

Ata Pūao

The promise of a new day

2025 14mMovie

Drama

Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown — as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizon.

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Top Cast

Luka Wolfgram

Luka Wolfgram

Hiwa

Caleb Nazzer

Caleb Nazzer

Thomas

Anastasiia Aksiuta

Anastasiia Aksiuta

Francesca

Moe Laga

Mother

Matariki Whatarau

Matariki Whatarau

Hone

Nacanieli Waqalevu

August

Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau

Manuha’apai Vaeatangitau

Amiyah

Lijah Mavaega

Ezra

Miriama Smith

Miriama Smith

Māmā (voice)

Crew

Directors

Allie Howell

Director, Screenplay, Story, Editor

Writers

Allie Howell

Director, Screenplay, Story, Editor

Pūmanawa Rawiri

Story

Producers

Angel Kameta

Producer

Ryan Alexander Lloyd

Associate Producer, Cinematography

Cinematographers

Ryan Alexander Lloyd

Associate Producer, Cinematography

Editors

Allie Howell

Director, Screenplay, Story, Editor