A Maori man lies in a vegetative state, his life supported by machines. His white wife, consumed by grief, forbids his blood family from visiting him in the hospital. Meanwhile, a young girl rebels against her strict Chinese parents, finding solace in an elderly woman's decaying body or engaging in reckless behavior with a Tokelauan boy. As a young heroin addict's heavily pregnant girlfriend gives birth to a baby, the story explores the interconnected themes of loss, grief, and hope, suggesting that with effort and acceptance, we can balance the conflicting emotions of sadness and exhilaration.
Matariki
Eight individuals navigate the aftermath of a senseless act of violence, seeking solace and renewal as the Matariki constellation shines brightly in the Southern Hemisphere's night sky, symbolizing the Maori New Year.
