Thicker Than Water

Nine-year old Sleepy and his two friends enjoy causing mischief in their small suburban town and hanging out by the river. All goes well until a freak encounter changes their lives forever.

A chance accident presents a boy with the means to deliver himself and his mother from his abusive father. But crossing the line from passive resistance to actively winning their independence, comes at a price.

Two kids, one abandoned factory... what could go wrong.

A Russian immigrant takes a stand against an unwelcoming neighbour.

After 2 years, Kate meets her estranged mother Lynne, on the beach where their relationship fell apart. Faced with life-altering news, can the two find peace with each other, or are they bound to repeat the roles they've always played?

Pre 1979 in Aotearoa, using Sign Language in schools was banned. This true story of two girls breaking the rules in the name of friendship sheds light on the history and realities of being deaf.