Mother Knows Best
Mother Knows Best Synopsis
After surviving a near fatal encounter in the Pacific, Talia gives birth to a premature daughter whose existence appears tied to an ancient prophecy. Talia travels to the remote New Zealand estate of her partner's powerful and secretive family, but what begins as an uneasy Christmas reunion quickly reveals itself to be something far more disturbing. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a terrifying connection between her daughter, a forgotten Pacific mythology and a sinister order that will stop at nothing to reclaim what they believe belongs to them. She must fight to protect her child before the family closes in and the truth behind the prophecy is finally revealed.
Mother Knows Best is a horror and thriller film directed by Kiel McNaughton. It stars Frankie Adams, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rhona Mitra and Jayden Daniels.
- Director:
- Kiel McNaughton
- Writers:
- John Argall
- Producers:
- Kerry Warkia
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, Essential Film Group, Pacific Islanders in Communications
- Status:
- Post Production
Mother Knows Best Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frankie Adams
as Talia
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Rhona Mitra
Jayden Daniels
- Ariāna Osborne
Ariāna Osborne
James Rolleston
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Vinnie Bennett
Kawakawa Fox-Reo
Eve Palmer
Key crew
Directed by Kiel McNaughton, written by John Argall, produced by Kerry Warkia.
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The main cast of Mother Knows Best includes Frankie Adams, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rhona Mitra, Jayden Daniels and Ariāna Osborne. The film was directed by Kiel McNaughton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.