Naming Number Two (2006)
"No. 2" (original title)

A matriarch organizes a feast with her family, in which she will name her successor.

Director:

Toa Fraser

Writer:

Toa Fraser

Stars:

Ruby Dee, Mia Blake, Rene Naufahu

6 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ruby Dee	...	Nanna Maria
Mia Blake	...	Charlene
Rene Naufahu	...	Erasmus
Miriama McDowell	...	Hibiscus
Taungaroa Emile	...	Soul
Xavier Horan	...	Tyson
Tuva Novotny	...	Danish Maria
Antony Starr	...	Shelly
Tanea Heke	...	Aunty Cat
Nathaniel Lees	...	Uncle John
Pio Terei	...	Uncle Percy
Brandon Lakshman	...	Moses
Tayla-Lee Griffin	...	Nia
Joe Folau	...	Pule
Michelle Ang	...	Grace

Storyline

Living in Mt. Roskill, Auckland, Nana Maria struggles to get her grandchildren together for a traditional Fijian feast in which she means to name her successor as Matriarch. Film runs over about a 18 hour or so period of time.

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Plot Keywords:

matriarch | feast | family feud | family relationships | alcohol | 

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Taglines:

Nanna Maria's last feast may be her family's last hope.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic material, language, sensuality, brief violence and smoking

Details

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 February 2006 (New Zealand)

Also Known As:

Naming Number Two

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Box Office

Budget:

NZD 10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$36,073 (New Zealand) (10 March 2006)

Gross:

$370,544 (New Zealand) (10 March 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Numero Films Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Wai Ni Bu Ni Ovalau"
by Fijian Festival Performers

User Reviews

definitely worth watching!

I saw this movie last night, and was very very impressed with the quality of the shots, the genuine actors, and the awesome writing of the film. Such an authentic combination of humor, drama, family ties, history, and culture, it made this movie truly worth watching. It's not often that you get a "nz" film that has you glued to the story the whole way through, so Number 2 stood out because it managed to do that. And even though I recognised some actors from NZ TV show's, they were enough in character in this film to let me see them as their new characters.

A genuine story, with a great local cast. it exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this movie to anyone, and I look forward to seeing what other great work Toa Fraser brings to us in the future!