The Mountain

Determined to beat cancer, Sam (Elizabeth Atkinson) escapes from the juvenile hospital ward to go on a potentially dangerous journey to climb Taranaki Maunga, the mountain that, as a Māori, she is culturally and personally connected with.

Meanwhile, Bronco (Terence Daniel), a proudly confident Māori boy feeling neglected by his single father, meets Mallory (Reuben Francis), who struggles with loneliness following the recent death of his mother. The two boys soon cross paths with Sam and need little convincing to join her on the secret mission to reach Taranaki. 

As they near their destination, Sam, Bronco, and Mallory face continuous obstacles as it becomes clear that Sam's physical condition is deteriorating. When they finally reach the mountain, truths are exposed, and the young friends learn unforgettable lessons.

Filmed in New Zealand.