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The Pa Boys (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
93 min

Aspect Ratio:
Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2014 and produced in:
New Zealand ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Himiona Grace

Written By:
Himiona Grace

Actors:
Francis Kora ..... Danny
Matariki Whatarau ..... Tau
Tola Newbery ..... Cityboy
Juanita Hepi ..... Puti
Roimata Fox ..... Jo
Nancy Brunning ..... Puti's Mum
Te Whaiora Harrison-O'Connell ..... Kere
Troy Kingi ..... Tolaga Local
Calvin Tuteao ..... Uncle Toa

Synopsis:

Starring Fran Kora and Matariki Whatarau, The Pa Boys is a story about life, death and music. On the surface Danny (Kora) has everything, but despite that he struggles to feel like he belongs. Tau (Whatarau) on the other hand knows his history, his culture and his place. But with that knowledge comes a burden. As the band tours, personal insecurities threaten to overwhelm the musical connection that comes naturally to them. Their travels expose Danny and Tau to a spiritual history that cannot be avoided and when unresolved events from their past must be confronted, it's Danny who holds the key.
The connection to the music and the spirit world makes sense of life and death for Danny, who must step out of the shadows to find understanding and belonging.

A contemporary story with a strong message, 'The Pa Boys', follows a fictional Wellington reggae band as they embark on a tour 'down north', from Wellington to Cape Reinga. Staring Fran Kora (from the band KORA) and Matariki Whatarau (Go Girls, The Almighty Johnsons), The Pa Boys is a story about life, death and music, with the prerequisite number of laughs and good vibes that captures the best of NZ talent, landscape and music. On the surface Danny (Fran Kora) has everything, but despite that he struggles to feel like he belongs. Tau (Matariki Whatarau) on the other hand knows his history, his culture, and his place. But with that knowledge comes a burden. As the band tours, personal insecurities threaten to overwhelm the musical connection that comes naturally to them. Their travels expose Danny and Tau to a spiritual history that cannot be avoided and when unresolved events from their past must be confronted it's Danny who holds the key. The connection to the music and the spirit world makes sense of life and death for Danny, who must step out of the shadows to find understanding and belonging.

The Pa Boys is a debut feature from Himiona Grace, and produced by Ainsley Gardiner (Boy and Eagle vs Shark) It is an energetic, uplifting road movie capturing the best of New Zealand's Maori culture, beauty, talent and music, whilst exploring themes of identity, friendship, love and discovering your roots.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 10 April, 2015.