Erua
Apr 01, 1988
Director
David CopelandOverview
Erua tells the story of an intriguing friendship between artist Toss Woollaston and a young Māori boy Erua who modelled for him each Wednesday evening in Greymouth, in the early 60s. Woollaston had seen the boy playing "like one dark bead shaken in a tray of pale ones". The image made him curious to find what Erua was like, and to try to draw "that".
Cast of Erua
Crew of Erua
About Erua
What is Erua about?
Erua tells the story of an intriguing friendship between artist Toss Woollaston and a young Māori boy Erua who modelled for him each Wednesday evening in Greymouth, in the early 60s. Woollaston had seen the boy playing "like one dark bead shaken in a tray of pale ones". The image made him curious to find what Erua was like, and to try to draw "that".
When was Erua released?
Erua was released on April 1, 1988.
Who directed Erua?
Erua was directed by David Copeland.
Who is in the cast of Erua?
The cast of Erua includes Grant Tilly, Turei Reedy, Bub Bridger and Dinah Priestley.