Summaries

Genuine New Zealand treasures Isey and James invite us into their lives in the week leading up to Isey's 100th birthday. A Northland celebration of life and aroha (love) like no other.

Cheeky and vivacious, 99-year-old Isey Cross, a Maori, lives with her devoted son James, on a farm in New Zealand. To celebrate reaching her 100th birthday, James organizes festivities and brings the spirit world onboard. In this intimate doc, director Florian Habicht captures the pair's devoted bond and their infectious joy. Only the truly stone-hearted could resist this celebration of love and whanau (family).

Details

Keywords
  • aotearoa
  • aroha
  • new zealand film
  • new zealand film commission
Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date May 5, 2021
Countries of origin New Zealand
Language English
Filming locations North Island, New Zealand

Box office

Gross worldwide $370735

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 31m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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