Theres something so magical about films made in New Zealand, about New Zealand and set in New Zealand. We were dangerous is a treasure of Aotearoa and I adored every second. The cast really pulled it together. Erana James is spectacular as always, Rima Te Wiata really shined as The Matron and embodied the horror of those institutions. I couldn't believe that this was Manaia Halls first acting job, she was such a joy to watch. We Were Dangerous was such a wonder to watch, it stuck the landing every second. A huge congratulations to Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu for her first feature film being one as incredible as this.