Synopsis & Logline

Log Line

A day at the river unexpectedly awakens the spirit of a woman held captive by years of broken promises.

Mabelle Dennison as Kiri in Whakatiki

Synopsis

Kiri, an overweight Maori woman, takes a trip to the Whakatiki River where she spent many summers as a girl. With her goes her husband Dan, his friend Seb and beautiful newcomer, Josie.  The place awakens powerful memories for Kiri and as tensions mount, she draws on her spiritual connection to the river, to rise up and reconnect with her true self.

Alyssa Mataiti as young Kiri in Whakatiki