Mother Knows Best

movie

After surviving a near fatal encounter in the Pacific, Talia gives birth to a premature daughter whose existence appears tied to an ancient prophecy. Talia travels to the remote New Zealand estate of her partner's powerful and secretive family, but what begins as an uneasy Christmas reunion quickly reveals itself to be something far more disturbing. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a terrifying connection between her daughter, a forgotten Pacific mythology and a sinister order that will stop at nothing to reclaim what they believe belongs to them. She must fight to protect her child before the family closes in and the truth behind the prophecy is finally revealed.

Cast & crew

John Argall · Rhona Mitra · James Rolleston · Frankie Adams · Vinnie Bennett · Ariāna Osborne · Eve Palmer · Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi · Keisha Castle-Hughes · Kiel McNaughton · Kawakawa Fox-Reo · Jayden Daniels

Studios & networks

Essential Film Group · New Zealand Film Commission · Pacific Islanders in Communications