Ata Pūao
The promise of a new day
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.
Who's in it
Cast
The billed ensemble, with character names. Open any performer for their Nutevio filmography.
3 billed performers
Story overview
What It's About
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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.
Where to watch
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The numbers
Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $33,000
- Opening weekend
- —
- Domestic gross
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- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
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- Release date
- Nov 21, 2025
- Runtime
- 0h 14m
- MPAA rating
- —
- Language
- English, Maori
- Country
- New Zealand
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