Mother Knows Best
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After surviving a near fatal encounter in the Pacific, Talia gives birth to a premature daughter whose existence appears tied to an ancient prophecy. Talia travels to the remote New Zealand estate of her partner's powerful and secretive family, but what begins as an uneasy Christmas reunion quickly reveals itself to be something far more disturbing. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a terrifying connection between her daughter, a forgotten Pacific mythology and a sinister order that will stop at nothing to reclaim what they believe belongs to them. She must fight to protect her child before the family closes in and the truth behind the prophecy is finally revealed.
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- Directors
- Kiel McNaughton
- Production companies
- New Zealand Film Commission, Essential Film Group, Pacific Islanders in Communications
- Countries
- New Zealand, United States of America
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Frankie AdamsTalia
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Rhona Mitra
Jayden Daniels
James Rolleston
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Vinnie Bennett
Kawakawa Fox-Reo
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