"When things go South Auckland"
Two best friends must navigate the tough streets of South Auckland to buy a bottle of milk.
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The people behind it
Zharn Pokoati
Gianni
Tumamao George
Sela
Chantal Stowers
Harley
Andrew Rutherford
Dairy Owner
Ava Mulipola
Officer Shepherd
Tawhero Ungakore
Sonny
Tulsa Saumamao
Officer Sione, Thug
Lucy James
Karen
Johsua Nelson
Darren
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