Mārama

"A Māori gothic story of retribution."

2026 1h 29m EN

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 45

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Synopsis

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1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers her horrific colonial heritage and is compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family.

“A Māori gothic story of retribution.”

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Cast

Ariāna Osborne
Mary
Toby Stephens
Nathaniel Cole
Umi Myers
Peggy
Erroll Shand
Jack Fenton
Jordan Mooney
Arthur Cole
Evelyn Towersy
Anne
Mihi Te Rauhi Daniels
Hinemoana
Turia Schmidt-Peke
Arorangi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Taratoa Stappard
Writers: Taratoa Stappard
Languages: English, Maori
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Maori.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Taratoa Stappard, shot by Gin Loane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rob Thorne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Dan Kircher shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Ariāna Osborne and Toby Stephens and Umi Myers carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Taratoa Stappard directs. Gin Loane behind the camera. Rob Thorne scores. Dan Kircher cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Maori.

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Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Maori.
4International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
5Directed by Taratoa Stappard, shot by Gin Loane. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Rob Thorne. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Dan Kircher shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Ariāna Osborne and Toby Stephens and Umi Myers carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "A Māori gothic story of retribution.".
10IMDB entry: tt15284556 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.