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Ra'satste (2016)
Short | 10 min | Short, Drama

Ra'satste (2016)

Short | 10 min | Short, Drama

Awatea, a Maori woman is readying herself for a homebirth accompanied by her loving Samoan husband Fala, her daughter Aroha and her annoying brother Te Hau. As her midwife Linty constantly runs through the routine breathing exercises ...See moreAwatea, a Maori woman is readying herself for a homebirth accompanied by her loving Samoan husband Fala, her daughter Aroha and her annoying brother Te Hau. As her midwife Linty constantly runs through the routine breathing exercises Awatea sweeps through moments of strength, weakness and all the in betweens. What is supposed to be the most inspiring moment in a woman's life soon becomes the most terrifying as complications to the delivery occur. When the comforting words of her husband and midwife do not seem to be enough, Awatea draws strength from another presence in the room, one that no one else other than Aroha can see. Ra'satste (which means "all of his being is strong" in Kanien'keha) is a film about the power that resides in three Indigenous cultures, coming together to bring new life to the world. Ra'satste was produced as part of the NATIVE Slam, 2016. The NATIVE Slam is an international indigenous filmmaking challenge where 15 established indigenous filmmakers came together in Aotearoa to produce 5 short films in 3 days. See less

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Sonia Bonspille Boileau Spirit (as Sonia Boileau) Spirit (as Sonia Boileau) See fewer	Rustic Oracle (2019)
Kiri Danielle Awatea (as Kiri Paku) Awatea (as Kiri Paku) See fewer	Ra'satste (2016)
Mike Jonathan Te Hau Te Hau See fewer	Nga Taumaru: Shadows (2008)
Renae Maihi Linty Linty See fewer	Waru (2017)
Jeremiah Tauamiti Fala Fala See fewer	Liliu (2019)
Te Rauna Webster-Tarei Boy Boy See fewer	Ra'satste (2016)
Teiringatahi Webster-Tarei Girl Girl See fewer	Ra'satste (2016)