Kawa

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Kawa

2010

1h 16m

5.0(9 votes)

Drama

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.

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8 members

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Calvin Tuteao

Kawariki

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Nathalie Boltt

Annabelle

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George Henare

Hamiora

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Vicky Haughton

Grace

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Dean O'Gorman

Chris

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Pana Hema-Taylor

Sebastian

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Miriama-Jane Devantier

Miranda

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Patara Berryman

Pita

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