“KÜĪ” (Mother) (2025)
In the face of her mother's absence and her father's alcoholism, 12 year old girl, Küī, rises above her age, caring for her brothers and confronting life's harsh realities.
Inspired by a true story.
Genre: Drama (Short)
Languages : English, Sāmoan, Èo Ènana
Duration : 11 min •
DIRECTOR
Kahu Kaiha
WRITER & PRODUCER
Carrisse Uta’i
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Daryl Wong
EDITOR
Damian Golfinopoulos
SCORE COMPOSER
Andrew Faleatua
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Abba Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa
Pierre Kaiha
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR PIC
Cheryl Hirasa
SUPERVISING PRODUCER FOR PIC
Amber McClure
PRODUCTION MANAGER FOR PIC
Kainoa Rudolfo
STARRING
Genevieve Kiikoro
Athens Koloi
Jovahn Uini
Jeziah Uini
Tekuhei Kaiha
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Awards:
Rhode Island International Film Festival (New York): GRAND PRIZE for BEST INDIGENOUS FILM (2025)
Cinemagic Film Festival (Belfast): BEST SHORT FILM - 16+ Youth Jury Award
Nominations:
(2026)
FIFO - Prix du meilleur court-métrage de fiction
(2025)
Santa Fe International Film Festival - Best Indigenous Short Film Jury Award
Giffoni Film Festival - Best Short Film - Gryphon Award
The Children’s International Film Festival of Wales - Adult & Professional
Festival international Présence autochtone | The Montreal First Peoples’ Festival - Best International Short Film
SCAD Savannah Film Festival - Best Professional Short
