This Is Piki

A grounded, heartfelt coming-of-age drama that moves at its own unhurried pace, anchored in community and cultural identity.

Created by

Kiel McNaughton

Starring

Temuera Morrison, Calvin Tuteao, Eds Eramiha

Overview

"This is Piki" is a Maori drama series produced by well known actor Cliff Curtis, also featuring Temuera Morrison, most often recognized for his role as "Jake Heke" in the powerful drama "Once Were Warriors". Another of a growing list of series and films in which the Maori language is front and center, "This is Piki" has been welcomed as a vehicle in which indigenous peoples, such as Pacific Islanders, present and represent themselves: their cultures, stories, identities and histories. Also playing a central role is Tia Maipi, the main actor in "Born to Dance", along with many other experienced Maori and Polynesian actors such as Calvin Tuteao from "The Last Saint", among other films.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, coming-of-age, family, trauma

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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