AUĒ by Becky Manawatu, Angela Cudd, Ainsley Gardiner & Caitlin Fremaux

Auē is a raw, haunting dramatic series about grief, survival and the unbreakable pull of family.

After the sudden death of his mother, young Ārama is sent to live with his aunty & uncle, while his older brother Taukiri flees into a world of music, guilt and silence. Their story unfolds alongside, Jade's - a girl caught in love and violence of gang life. Resolution is found when their lives converge in an unexpected way.

Adapted from Becky Manawatu’s award-winning novel, Auē is a sweeping portrait of contemporary Aotearoa - lyrical, gritty and deeply human. At its core, it asks how we carry trauma, how we love through loss and how far we will go to protect those we call whānau.

Key Specifications

Format: 7 x 1-hour drama series

Genre: Drama

Writers: Becky Manawatu, Ainsley Gardiner, Angela Cudd & Caitlin Fremaux

Producer: Angela Cudd

Broadcaster: Sky

Developed with Support from: Sky & NZ On Air

Source Material: Based on the award-winning novel Auē by Becky Manawatu

Publisher: Makaro Press