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Kawa
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Kawa

Oct 17, 2010
1h 16m
★ 5.5

Overview

A psychological drama of a family in crisis. Kawa, a successful Māori businessman in Auckland, New Zealand, is forced to reveal his lifelong secret - that he is gay.

Genres

Drama

Cast

Calvin Tuteao

Kawariki

Calvin Tuteao

Nathalie Boltt

Annabelle

Nathalie Boltt

George Henare

Hamiora

George Henare

Vicky Haughton

Grace

Vicky Haughton

Dean O'Gorman

Chris

Dean O'Gorman

Pana Hema-Taylor

Sebastian

Pana Hema-Taylor

Miriama-Jane Devantier

Miranda

Miriama-Jane Devantier

Patara Berryman

Pita

Patara Berryman

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