RICE RUN

NZFC short film | dir Pon Torthienchai, prod Sara Chen & Harry Wynn

A coming-of-age drama set in the Thai-Kiwi community, Rice Run follows nine-year-old Tent as he navigates an increasingly unpredictable journey to deliver a sack of rice to his family’s restaurant.

Caught between his responsibilities at home and the freedom represented by a group of older teenagers, Tent is drawn into an adventure that challenges his understanding of duty, belonging and growing up.

Written and directed by Pon Torthienchai, the 14-minute short explores childhood rebellion and family expectations through a distinctly Thai-Kiwi perspective.
Director of Photography: Hendrikus De Vaan