A film by Taratoa Stappard (Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Toa, Ngati Tuwharetoa)

2025 | 89’ | New Zealand | Maori Gothic Horror | English, Maori

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1859. Far from home, Maori teacher Mary Stevens arrives at Hawkser Manor in 1859 North Yorkshire seeking family truths, only to find death and deception. Haunted by visions and colonial horrors, she uncovers stolen taonga and sinister intentions, transforming her search for identity into a harrowing fight for survival and justice.

Taratoa Stappard (Maori / Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is a writer-director from Aotearoa, based in London. He has directed acclaimed shorts internationally. His debut feature, Marama, a Māori gothic horror exploring identity, memory, and colonial legacies, marks a milestone for New Zealand cinema on the world stage.