Rūrangi

2020

1h 27m

Drama

LGBTQ+

List

100%

13 Reviews

Tomatometer

82%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Burnt-out trans activist Caz Davis returns to Rūrangi, the rural dairy community he fled ten years ago, hoping to reconnect with his father, who hasn’t heard from him since before Caz transitioned. As father and son slowly reconcile, Caz finds himself swept up in the environmental fight which is dividing the town.

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Paul M

This film felt let down by poor directing, clumsy camera work and editing. The acting was heartfelt if naive at times. But the core story is undeniable and an important contribution.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/01/23

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Katrina G

This is a refreshing, mature and tender story with beautiful performances and gentle direction. Highly recommend both the film and the web series. I love the main character Kaz (Elz Carrad) and his deep friendship with his childhood best friend, Anahera. (Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby). I respect the nuance and complexity of trying to be yourself within a small town. This story has stayed with me. I also am a massive fan of the way that this film was created. https://rurangi.com/our-kaupapa/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/11/23

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Mariana A

I cried through most of the first series...but I feel proud of this programme. It touches me on many levels. The characters are deep and well-played. It's a truely poignant story for these current times. I feel enlightened and uplifted. It reminds me to be tolerant and accepting of others without judgement or expectation....not easy but we lose nothing in being so, we only gain.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/23

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catherine w

Illuminating, generous, intelligent. I found it very moving. Elz Carrad is an extraordinary talent and the supporting cast was also impressive.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Scott A

One of the most surprising, enlightening and real movies I have ever seen. Touches, informs, but does not totally opinionate on several under-informed issues in our wider society. This movie makes a difference. Scott A.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/22

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kenneth m

Absolutely loved it. Had my heart in my throat through the whole movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Max Currie

Director

Elz Carrad

Caz Davis

Kirk Torrance

Gerald Davis

Awhina-Rose Ashby

Anahera

Arlo Green

Jem

Ramon Te Wake

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The storytelling might be a little simplistic at times, but Carrad is magnetic, and the tentative rekindling of romance with Jem is a joy.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 28, 2022

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Carrad is terrific in the lead role. The films arguments are irrefutable. Humanity wins in the end.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 26, 2022

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

It’s a film that thrums with warmth and gives the rest a lesson in how to get trans representation right: all the trans roles are played by trans actors (and for good measure some non-trans – or non-specific – roles too).

Rated: 3/5

Feb 21, 2022

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Chris Wasser

Sunday Independent (Ireland)

A flawed yet admirable presentation.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 4, 2022

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

Max Currie’s film is an overstuffed hour and a half, yet the best scenes withstand the squeeze.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 28, 2022

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Emily Maskell

WeLoveCinema

It's a film that avoids the coming-of-age trappings so many films centred on young transgender characters rely on, and benefits from having transgender creatives at the helm.

Feb 25, 2022

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Synopsis

Burnt-out trans activist Caz Davis returns to Rūrangi, the rural dairy community he fled ten years ago, hoping to reconnect with his father, who hasn’t heard from him since before Caz transitioned. As father and son slowly reconcile, Caz finds himself swept up in the environmental fight which is dividing the town.

Director: Max Currie
Screenwriter: Cole Meyers, Oliver Page
Production Co: Autonomouse
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2021
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: Dolby