Movie

Kawa

2010 · 76 min

A quiet, emotionally raw drama about a man torn between family duty and his true self, unfolding with gentle intensity.

Overview: A psychological drama of a family in crisis. Kawa, a successful Māori businessman in Auckland, New Zealand, is forced to reveal his lifelong secret - that he is gay.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, betrayal, love
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
betrayal
love
isolation
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild