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Mārama

2025 1 h 29 min Drama · Horror · Detective

A Māori woman’s search for her origins in 1859 Yorkshire becomes a confrontation with the colonial violence that shaped her family.

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About the film

A Māori gothic story of retribution.

What it’s about

In 1859, Mary Stevens, a Māori woman adopted by Europeans, travels from New Zealand to North Yorkshire after a letter promises to reveal her family secrets. At Hawkser Manor she meets whaling magnate Nathaniel Cole, who offers her a position as governess to his granddaughter Anne. While considering the offer, Mary begins to experience disturbing visions and uncovers Cole’s crimes against her family and people.

What hooks you

Director Taratoa Stappard casts Ariāna Osborne as Mary and Toby Stephens as Nathaniel Cole in a blend of detective work, horror, and drama. The tension builds from Mary’s search for identity into a need for revenge as she learns the truth.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like slow-burning tension, historical settings, and stories where personal identity collides with inherited trauma.

Technical details
Countries
United Kingdom, New Zealand
Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Horror, Detective, Thriller
Running time
1h 29min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Sep 7, 2025
Box office (world)$128,272

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 122 votes
5.9 /10
IMDb
6.1689
Kinopoisk
5.5402
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Creative team

All 11
Director Toa Stappard
Starring
  1. 01 Ariāna Osborne Mary / Marama / Emilia / Te Haeata · Mary
  2. 02 Toby Stephens Nathaniel Cole
  3. 03 Umi Myers Peggy
  4. 04 Erroll Shand Jack Fenton
  5. 05 Evelyn Towersey Anne / Anahera (credited as: Evelyn Towersy)
  6. 06 Evelyn Towersy Anne
  7. 07 Jordan Mooney Arthur Cole
  8. 08 Mihi Te Rauhi Daniels Hinemoana
  9. 09 Turia Schmidt-Peke Arorangi

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