Lǎo Lao Lǎo Le

William is more mature than most boys. Due to Lǎo Lao’s unpredictable behaviour, a very frustrated William is forced to take on the role of caregiver, a role he performs with equal amounts of affection and cruelty. As Lǎo Lao’s dementia worsens, Will struggles to reconcile his love for her with his unpreparedness for grown-up responsibilities.

Directed by Julie Zhu
Produced by Jazz dos Santos and Puteri Raja Ariff

Director’s Bio: Born in Xi’an, China and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, Julie Zhu is a filmmaker and storyteller committed to championing marginalised voices and stories. She has created both scripted and documentary content for a range of platforms in Aotearoa including Whakaata Māori, The Spinoff, TVNZ+, and RNZ.

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Moananuiākea: An Anthology of Us

Moananuiākea – the ocean, not only connects millions of miles between the islands of the Pacific, but connects the people who inhabit it. The Anthology of Us are the stories that tie people together across time and space. It aims to celebrate the diversity of human experiences from the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander point of view, while also reflecting on the universal emotions and connections that define “us” as a community or society.