Two strangers strike up an unusual conversation in a cemetery as they cope with the loss of their mothers.
A Samoan man grapples to come to terms with his mother’s death and her burial wishes. A visit to the cemetery leads him to a blunt and eye-opening conversation with a Māori woman also grieving the loss of her mother. Moa Ma Le Pinko (Chicken and Bingo) takes a comedic look at death, grief, and moving forward.
Key Creatives: Amberley Jo Aumua, Jesse Littlebird & Courtney Montour
Cast: Jeremiah Tauamiti, Heni-ana Karanga
Sound Recordist: Anevili Taualai-Skelton
Editor: Natasha Bishop
Sound Editor & Re-recording Mixer: Chris Leon
Colorist: Tony Manolikakis
Executive Producers: Libby Hakaraia, Pauline Clague
Supported By: Tainui Stephens, Maddy De Young
Created in 72 hours for the Native Slam 2018 filmmaking challenge at the Māoriland Film Festival.
**FILM FESTIVALS**
Audience Award, Maoriland Film Festival: Native Slam Film Challenge 2018
ImagineNATIVE Film Festival 2018