Hinekura

Directed by Becs Arahanga · Starring Kahumako Rameka, Mere Boynton, Aporonia Arahanga, Kasina Campbell · 2019

In 1600s Aotearoa, young Hine has her first period and is taken by the women of her community on a sacred ritual journey into womanhood, though she isn't ready to let go of childhood.

A rare, beautifully crafted window into a pre-colonial Māori rite of passage told by women.

Aotearoa: 1600’s. When Hine has her first menstruation she is sent on a journey, accompanied by other women, to undergo a sacred ritual guiding her from child to woman and warrior. However Hine isn’t quite ready to let h

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