Marama (Open Captioning)

Opens Friday, April 17, 2026

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1859, North Yorkshire. When young Maori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Marama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.

Official Selection: TIFF

  • Country New Zealand, UK
  • Running Time 89 minutes
  • Distributor Dark Sky Films & Watermelon Pictures
  • Director Taratoa Stappard
  • Cast Ariana Osborne, Toby Stephens, Umi Myers
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil, Open Captioning

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