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Socks

Directed by Todd Karehana
New Zealand
2025
15 mins

Synopsis

In small-town New Zealand, a young Māori boy forms an unexpected bond with a Mormon missionary, tracing a delicate line between innocence, longing, and the search for connection.

'Socks' is screening with

Strange River

Fri, 5 Jun 8:20pm

Event Cinemas George Street – Cinema 3

Strange River

Sun, 7 Jun 3:45pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 1
  • Program Strand
    First Nations Award
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 15+
  • Country
    New Zealand
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Todd Karehana
  • Producer
    Samantha Dutton, Jane Campion
  • Cast
    Monty Walker, Indy Urban, Billy Cox
  • Screenwriter
    Todd Karehana
  • Cinematographer
    Tim Flower
  • Editor
    Julian Karehana
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Samantha Dutton

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