Kawa

Kawa

2010•1h 16m•5.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.0/10(9)

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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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Calvin Tuteao

Calvin Tuteao

Kawariki

Nathalie Boltt

Nathalie Boltt

Annabelle

George Henare

George Henare

Hamiora

Vicky Haughton

Vicky Haughton

Grace

Dean O'Gorman

Dean O'Gorman

Chris

Pana Hema-Taylor

Pana Hema-Taylor

Sebastian

Miriama-Jane Devantier

Miranda

Patara Berryman

Pita

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