17 Jul 2014
The Dark Horse
One-time Maori speed-chess champ, Genesis Potini, lives with a bi-polar disorder and must overcome prejudice and violence in the battle to save his struggling chess club, his family and ultimately, himself.
Ross & Beth
A farmer's life
The story of a humble farming couple, a sudden upheaval and an unlikely saviour.
Top Billed Cast
John Clarke Ross
Reiki Ruawai Boy
Annie Whittle Beth
Naomi Tuao Boy's mum
Jason Parangi Boy's dad
Katie Rogers Margaret
Jeremy Hill Singer
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