A Tauranga-based Hollywood stuntman and actor has written a film inspired by his mother’s journey as a pākehā woman learning te reo in the 1980s.
Pākehā, directed by writer-director and executive producer Mana Hira Davis and produced by Eddie Page Productions, explores the journey of a young pākehā woman in the 1980s who learns te reo Māori while facing her own struggles.
The film touches on themes of cultural reconciliation, mental health, and the healing power of aroha, offering a glimpse into the challenges of a pivotal time for te reo Māori.
