“How would you like it if people were climbing all over your head?” Hope Runs High Films revealed their final official US trailer for a New Zealand coming-of-age comedy called The Mountain, which is opening in US theaters this weekend. Directed by Kiwi actress Rachel House (from Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Thor: Ragnarok and tons of other films), this film originally premiered back in 2024 and opened in New Zealand that year as well (we also posted trailers back then but that was a while ago). The film explores the journey of three young people as they seek solace under the watchful gaze of the Taranaki mountain (aka “Taranaki Maunga” – see on Google Maps) and companionship in the spirit of adventure. With Elizabeth Atkinson (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tama, Kāi Tahu), Reuben Francis, and Terence Daniel (Ngāti Kahungunu, Raukawa ki Wharepūhunga, Kuki Airani – Aitutaki). Also joined by Troy Kingi (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) (Muru), Byron Coll, Fern Sutherland, and Sukena Shah. An amusing coming-of-age adventure about connecting with nature and loving our planet. Yes this sounds like it’s going to be a blast! And I’m glad it’s being released in US theaters soon. Take a look. // Continue Reading ›
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