Rain of the Children
Watch TrailerIn Rain of the Children, Ward further explores the subject of his earlier film, In Spring One Plants Alone when, as a young film student he travelled to the Ureweras and documented the lives of an elderly Māori woman (Puhi) and her schizophrenic son (Niki).
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Genre | Documentary, Drama |
| Director | Vincent Ward |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (4 votes) |
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Vincent Ward constructs the film as a personal investigation, weaving together archival footage, present-day reflections, and dramatic reconstructions. He explores the blurred line between documentary and myth, examining his own role as a storyteller and the ethical weight of uncovering a family's cursed history.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of unresolved history and the haunting power of memory. It's a contemplative piece on the responsibility we hold towards the stories we inherit. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Vincent Ward
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Watch in a quiet setting, prepared for a slow-burning, reflective, and emotionally layered experience.
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