Jack Jordan
Director
Taniwha (2025)
Tama, a young Māori boy, finds himself in a magical forest filled with cheeky spirits and thundering gods. He is welcomed by a group of carefree teens who guide him through their world of fun and adventure, promising a life of freedom as long as he follows the one rule: don’t go near the water for risk of being taken by the Taniwha.
Genres: Drama, Family, Fantasy
Keywords: tmdb.new-zealand, tmdb.maori, tmdb.aotearoa, tmdb.taniwha, tmdb.rachel-house, tmdb.jack-jordan, tmdb.taika-waititi
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Runtime: 10 min.
Released: Nov. 7, 2025
Status: Released
Budget: $2,000
Certification: PG / 11+