Kainga

This anthology film brings in underrepresented Asian filmmakers to craft eight unique stories chronicling the diverse, ever-changing, yet familiar experiences of Asians trying to make Aotearoa New Zealand their home through five decades. Kainga, a Māori meaning “home”, follows the success of feature films Waru and Vai, and closes this profound trilogy produced by filmmakers Kiel McNaughton and Kerry Warkia. Through tender glimpses of different family settings, from a South Asian celebration to a quiet reflection at home with a Japanese mother, the beautiful solidarity of Asian and Pasifika storytellers yields a gorgeous movie going experience. (Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival)