15 Dec 1989
The Wizard
A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.
The Pā Boys
What is a man without roots?
The Pa Boys is an energetic, uplifting road movie capturing the best of New Zealand's culture, beauty, talent and music, whilst exploring themes of identity, friendship and discovering your roots.
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Francis Kora Danny
Matariki Whatarau Tau
Tola Newbery Cityboy
Juanita Hepi Puti
Roimata Fox Jo
Calvin Tuteao Uncle Toa
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