Review by hellenharvey

Beautifully acted film. Cousins tell the story of the Maori people both from the past perspective with the horrors of residential schools/orphanages as well as Maori participation in the war, to today's issues of culture and land grabs. Throughout there are the wonderful experiences of family and of belonging as well as pride in culture. While it is a common story of native/aboriginal people, it cannot be told and portrayed enough. Wonderful performances by Rachel House who appears in several Taiki Waititi films as well as Tioraore NgataiMelbourne. However, all the performances are strong and heartfelt.