Twilight Movies in the Park - The Strength of Water (M16+)

Time: 9.00pm - 10.30pm

Location: Hatchery Lawn

The Strength of Water was filmed in the haunting landscapes of the Hokianga and West Auckland’s Bethells Beach and Anawhata. It is the debut feature from award-winning NZ director Armagan Ballantyne, whose five short films have screened at festivals around the world and written by acclaimed NZ playwright Briar Grace-Smith. 

The film tells the story of Kimi and Melody who live happily in an isolated Maori community until an enigmatic stranger, Tai, arrives, precipitating an accident which forces the twins apart. While others punish Tai, Kimi acts out his heartbreaking loneliness in destructive, angry ways, while looking after the Melody that only he can see.