The Strength of Water


1h 26m 2009

Brief Synopsis

Set in a Maori village in rural New Zealand, tells the story of Kimi Kaneha, a fat, fist-throwing, bed-wetting little boy who can't accept the death of his twin sister and will do anything to keep her spirit alive.

Film Details

Also Known As
Die Magie des Wassers, Magie des Wassers, Die, Strength of Water
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Film und Medienstiftung NRW; Pandora Film Produktion
Distribution Company
Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.
Location
Northland, New Zealand

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

Synopsis

Set in a Maori village in rural New Zealand, tells the story of Kimi Kaneha, a fat, fist-throwing, bed-wetting little boy who can't accept the death of his twin sister and will do anything to keep her spirit alive.

Film Details

Also Known As
Die Magie des Wassers, Magie des Wassers, Die, Strength of Water
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2009
Production Company
Film und Medienstiftung NRW; Pandora Film Produktion
Distribution Company
Entertainment One; Entertainment One Films Australia Pty, Ltd.
Location
Northland, New Zealand

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (VPRO Tiger Awards Competition) January 21-February 1, 2009.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Feature directorial debut for Armagan Ballantyne.

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (VPRO Tiger Awards Competition) January 21-February 1, 2009.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 21-June 14, 2009.)