Ata Pūao

Allie and Angel, two emerging takatāpui filmmakers from the Tāmaki Makaurau ballroom scene, are collaborating with Day One - Hāpai te Haeata to bring this untold story to the screen...

The new tāhine in town, Hiwa, is out celebrating her 21st. But when her safety is compromised she questions old friendships and finds a revived sense of belonging in the big city.

‘Ata Pūao’ is a tender narrative that reflects the long-standing, nurturing relationship between trans elders and young tāhine establishing themselves in our urban cities. It comes from authentic lived experiences, balancing both the beauty and harsh realities of te ao tāhine (the Māori trans world).

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