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Released
1980 · FILM

In Spring One Plants Alone

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Runtime
43 min
Documentary

Synopsis

*In Spring One Plants Alone* follows Puhi, an elderly Māori woman, and Niki, her adult son who remains entirely dependent on her. Their lives are defined not by major events but by the rhythms of daily routines, cultural traditions, and mutual reliance. The film captures the quiet, intimate details of their secluded existence, recorded over a period of one and a half years. It presents a rare and compelling depiction of their shared life, emphasizing the small, seemingly disconnected moments that together reveal the complex relationship between an aging mother and her troubled son.

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Principal cast & crew: 5

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Edited by Christopher LancasterShot by Alun BollingerScored by Jack Body

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