In Development:
Sleeps Standing
04 September 2023
Feature Film
WRITER:
Paula Whetu-Jones
When orphaned Moetū (16) heeds Chief Rewi Maniapoto’s call to fight the British at Ōrākau, he sees this as a chance to prove himself a warrior; instead, he is tasked with protecting the lives of the children of the Pā and must find the strength to become a leader.
Developed with NZFC, Witi Ihimaera and Robin Scholes.
Estimated to shoot October 2024.