James & Isey

synopsis

99 year old Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa, New Zealand. They are descendents of Ngati Manu - the Bird People. Isey is turning 100 in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum. He is a tohunga (shaman) and brings the spirit world onboard to get her over 100. A joyous celebration of the sacred and everyday aroha (love).

details

Documentary
1 hr. 31 min.

director

Florian Habicht

writer

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synopsis

99 year old Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa, New Zealand. They are descendents of Ngati Manu - the Bird People. Isey is turning 100 in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum. He is a tohunga (shaman) and brings the spirit world onboard to get her over 100. A joyous celebration of the sacred and everyday aroha (love).

details

Documentary
1 hr. 31 min.

director

Florian Habicht

writer