Nights in the Gardens of Spain

Oct 17 2010 Not Rated 1h 16m
Drama, Romance

A psychological drama of a family in crisis. Kawa, a successful Maori businessman in Auckland, New Zealand, is forced to reveal his lifelong secret - that he is gay.

Plot

In this intimate drama, Kawariki must become the leader of the family after his father retires. A husband and father, he realizes that in order to lead with integrity, he must come out and be honest about his own life, even though it will test the boundaries of acceptance and unconditional love. Offering valuable insights into Maori traditions, family ideals and cultural values, this feature debut is rich and textured with emotional layers and stunning New Zealand landscapes.

Written by

Witi Ihimaera, Kate McDermott

Directed by

Katie Wolfe

Production Countries

New Zealand

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
430
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA