In Spring One Plants Alone

"In Spring One Plants Alone" delicately unfolds the intimate narrative of Puhi, a resilient Maori elder, and Niki, her devoted yet dependent adult son. The film transports us into their secluded world, where ordinary routines, traditions, and interdependence intertwine, creating an intricate tapestry of everyday life.Captured through the lens over the course of a year and a half, this unassuming portrayal of two lives forms a rare, haunting, yet powerful testament to their unique existence. The film artfully exposes the subtle nuances and rituals that define their relationship, as well as the challenges they face in their survival.We are privy to seemingly disconnected moments - mundane actions, tender gestures, and strained interactions - which gradually piece together a vivid portrait of the deep fissures and unbreakable bond between an elderly woman and her troubled son. "In Spring One Plants Alone" serves as both a poignant meditation on the human condition and a moving exploration into the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.