Sick Product of a Sick System

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Fresh and Exciting

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

I loved this!!! Shows the the thin red line between mentally illness and the peoples religious understanding of it. Not worth a 5. I gave this 9

I really don't understand the harsh reviews! In my opinion, this is a beautifully done film. It is a heart breaking story, but also such an interesting insight into Maori culture and spirituality. I thought the actors did an amazing job with the dramatic reenactments. Give it a watch, it's worth it!

Very sad story about a woman who was severely mentally ill and being treated for some sort of Maori curse or possession. Did no one in this family think to call a doctor or psychologist when she kept getting worse? Praying over someone is fine but it's not enough, if they are having hallucinations. What was the sense of forcibly holding her in the shower under cold water? She was in danger from the beginning and this family killed her.

Found this at a film festival purely by accident. I was familiar with the story having grown up in NZ. It's really well done, but this film made me so angry. My plot summary would be as follows:"Family in the outskirts of Wellington murder one of their own because she is suffering from depression."Whether they thought they were trying to help or not is irrelevant, they murdered someone because of a religious belief. ISIS do the same. It was such a shame that there was nobody with an education in the room that day.That aside, the acting was amazing, particular by Kura Forrester (normally a comedienne - so this was a great change of pace for her!). If you get a chance to see it, do so - it's refreshing to see a film that doesn't depict life in New Zealand as perfect.