Kirk Torrance

After a tragedy, a young trans activist returns to the hometown he fled years ago to rediscover himself in this Aotearoa dramatic feature from director Max Currie (Everything We Loved) and writer Cole Meyers.

Cliff Curtis (Whale Rider) leads this true Kiwi story as Genesis Potini, the speed-chess prodigy from New Zealand. Battling severe bipolar disorder, Poutini finds purpose in coaching a local chess club. Co-stars James Rolleston (Boy) as his nephew Mana.