1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand to investigate her parentage, she is dismayed to find that the man she had been corresponding with has passed. With limited options, she accepts the position of governess to a wealthy whaler's granddaughter. But the gentleman's kindly manner and avowed respect for Maori culture disguises his real nature... This creepy gothic horror is an anti-colonial allegory marked by dark shadows and righteous fury.
Playing at VIFF Centre from June 5, 2026
Tickets: https://viff.org/whats-on/marama/
