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Hafekasi Unclassified 18+

Director: Annelise Hickey
Origin: Australia (2023)
Language: English
Genre: Drama

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A 10-year-old girl becomes newly aware of her cultural identity in this impressive debut that received a Narrative Short Special Jury Mention at Tribeca.

After her first communion, Mona finds herself caught between worlds: not only childhood and adulthood, but her mixed heritage as a hafekasi, the Tongan word for ‘half-caste’. Inspired by Melbourne director Annelise Hickey’s own experiences, the film’s emotional weight belies its length, accruing pathos in small moments, shy glances and sensory intimacy. It also features immersive handheld cinematography from Matthew Chuang (Of an Age, MIFF Premiere Fund 2022; You Won’t Be Alone, MIFF 2022; Blue Bayou, MIFF 2021) and a heartfelt breakout performance from Izabelle Tokava as Mona, alongside Laura Gordon (Undertow, MIFF Premiere Fund 2018) as her mum.

Tickets

Wed 09 Aug 3:30 pm [13290]
Hafekasi (16 mins)
The Job (11 mins)
Gate Crash (18 mins)
Cold Water (20 mins)
ACMI 1
Assistive ListeningWheelchair AccessHearing Loop
Past event
Sat 19 Aug 11:15 am [13801]
Hafekasi (16 mins)
The Job (11 mins)
Gate Crash (18 mins)
Cold Water (20 mins)
ACMI 1
Assistive ListeningWheelchair AccessHearing Loop
Past event
Sun 20 Aug 3:15 pm [12881]
The Capitol
Assistive ListeningWheelchair AccessHearing Loop
Past event
Sun 20 Aug 4:00 pm [15881]
Kino 1
Assistive ListeningWheelchair AccessHearing Loop
Past event
Stream from
18-27 Aug
[40174]
Hafekasi (16 mins)
The Job (11 mins)
Gate Crash (18 mins)
Cold Water (20 mins)
MIFF Play (Streaming)
Past event
Stream from
18-27 Aug
[40204]
MIFF Play (Streaming)
Past event

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Key Cast
Izabelle Tokava, Laura Gordon
Director
Annelise Hickey
Producer
Josie Baynes
Screenwriter
Annelise Hickey
Cinematographer
Matthew Chuang
Composer
Will Morrissey
Editor
Grace Eyre
Costume Designer
Gail Stroud
Production Designer
Francesca Carey
Premiere Status
Australian Premiere

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