A woman grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch earthquakes, becomes a substitute teacher at an elite private school. Unexpectedly, she discovers students lacking guidance and care, prompting her to provide inspiration and support.
Acting
Polataivao carries grief like a physical weight.
Writing
Balances earthquake trauma with deadpan Kiwi humor.
Score
Pasifika sounds that ache and uplift simultaneously.
Director
Miki Magasiva
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NZ
