About this Short Film
Tainui Hoeg, by Natone Park School (New Zealand, 2020), is a short film featured in the Focus on Ability festival. Quiet and observant, it explores themes around medical and intellectual disability, Wagr Syndrome, cancer, surgery and school life without assuming a single storyline. The film invites viewers to consider the daily realities and supports that shape the lives of children and teenagers living with congenital and acquired conditions. Shot with sensitivity, it complements the festival’s aim to showcase the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A thoughtful, human portrait that opens space for conversation and reflection.
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Natone Park School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Natone Park School.
Your such a cute and strong person tainui keep doing your fams proud
Tainui is an amazing hero.
Well done Taini and Escalade thank you for sharing your journey. I learnt something new about WAGS. Your such a blessing to have in our school.
Tainui Hoeg what a superstarI would like to vote Natone Park School for the Focus on Ability competition 2020.
Amazing strength Tainui your a true hero wee man.
Love you Tainui Hoeg xox
Your Awesome Tainui Love You Your Mum Siblings Xo
OMG Escalade I'm so proud of you in what you have achieved to present such a heartwarming story on your brother Tainui. I have voted - you have touched people with your story. The power of storytelling brings people together from all walks of life even from Australia Amazing Tainui All the best Escalade and Tainui xx
Beautiful film. Beautiful story. Well done.
You little ripper Tainui Brave super duper star Awesome big sister Arohanui x
Mauri ora Tainui..love the video..showing a lot of love..
Awesome job Tainui What a cool movie really shows through all the challenges you and your fam face you are the happiest lil boy - love his dancing too Much love Wendy fam xx
Defz got me in the feels And defz felt the aroha from an awesome Big sister and whanau Ka rawe e hine U definitely are a superstar lil man Ka nui te aroha kia koe me tou whanau e tama
Ka rawe Tainui u r soo awesome love the vid made me cry Jahbless Onelove
Love this film love your superpowers Tainui Ka Rawe
Beautiful video which shows so much love. Well done
Awww nice to meet you too li'l champ What a great video from an awesome big sister well done Escalade. Much love to you Tainui and whanau. You are an inspiration xo
Totally great film big sister About a very awesome boy.
I am very proud of you Esculade this is a great short movie about Tainui you both done very well
Go u my baby brother u have come so far my boy from sister
Mauri ora little Maori.. And what an amazing sister and whanau..
Awesomeness Kia kaha Kia toa Kia manawanui
Kia kaha boy u da man UPDAREDZ
Naww yous make me pouri xx
poor little boy that is sad as heck
YES SIR...
Yes Sir